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Uncoiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncoiling

 

[ สŒnหˆkษ”ษชlษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action process

Uncoiling refers to the act of unwinding or straightening something that is coiled or curled. This can apply to a variety of contexts, such as uncoiling a spring, a coil of wire, or even hair. The term suggests a reversal of the coiling process, allowing the object to return to its elongated or original shape. It's often used in mechanical contexts or in reference to the natural behavior of certain materials.

Synonyms

unrolling, untwisting, unwinding

Examples of usage

  • The mechanic is uncoiling the wire to fix the circuit.
  • She is uncoiling her hair from the bun.
  • They began uncoiling the garden hose to water the plants.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncoiling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desenrolamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเค•เฅเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Entwirrung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ meluruskan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะณะพั€ั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwiล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฉใใ“ใจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉroulement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desenrollamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozvinutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozvinutie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฑ•ๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odvijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppsagnir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ desenrollamiento

Etymology

The word 'uncoiling' is derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of,' combined with 'coil,' which comes from Old French 'coile' meaning 'a loop or curl.' The term began to be used in English in the late 16th century. Historically, coiling has referred to natural formations such as snake coils, as well as mechanical applications. Uncoiling, therefore, signifies a return to a previous state, often implying a release of tension or a transition from a compact form to an extended one. Over time, the usage of 'uncoiling' has expanded from literal interpretations in physical contexts to metaphorical usages in literature and conversation, illustrating concepts of freedom or revelation.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,959, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.