English Synonym Finder

uncoil

Definitions

To straighten or cause to straighten from a coiled position.

To release or unwind something that has been wound into a spiral or loop.

Examples

The snake began to uncoil slowly as it felt the warmth of the sun.

I had to uncoil the garden hose before I could reach the flower beds.

The climber watched the rope uncoil as he prepared for his descent.

Synonyms

unwind unroll untangle unfold straighten extend unravel

Antonyms

coil wind curl twist entangle wrap roll