unswathe

/ʌnˈswæθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or free from a swathing or encircling something, especially a bandage or a strip of fabric

“The doctor carefully unswathed the patient’s wound to assess its condition.”

2. noun

a removal or freeing from a swathing or encircling something, especially a bandage or a strip of fabric

“The unswathing of the injured limb allowed for better circulation.”

Synonyms

  • loosen
  • unravel
  • unwrap

Antonyms

  • bind
  • swaddle