Definitions

1. verb

past tense of wound, to unwind or untangle something, to remove or release something that is wound or twisted, to become or make something less tense or strained, or to reveal or explain something

“She carefully unwound the thread from the spool.”

2. verb

past tense of wind, to cause something to move in a curved path, especially the wind, or to cause something to twist or turn

“The storm began to unwind the leaves from the trees.”

3. noun

past participle of wound, something that is wound or twisted, or a thread or yarn used for sewing or repairing

“The unwound thread from the broken needle.”

4. noun

past participle of wind, a curved path or movement, especially of the wind

“The boat sailed along the unwound path of the river.”