Uncurl: meaning, definitions and examples

This word is best used when something that is naturally or currently curled or coiled is being made straight. It often applies to the physical form of objects such as paper, hair, or the body.

• She watched as the cat slowly uncurled after its nap
• He tried to uncurl the edges of the old photograph

Use this when referring to making something align properly or removing bends and curves. It is often applied to posture, lines, or objects that are not in a straight form.

• He straightened his tie before the meeting
• She had to straighten the picture frame on the wall

This phrase is best applied in situations where an object's surface has wrinkles, creases, or irregularities that need to be made smooth. It is often used for clothing, paper, and surface finishes.

• She carefully smoothed out the wrinkles from her dress
• He spent hours smoothing out the creases on the blueprint

This is used when referring to separating things that are mixed up, looped, or knotted together, typically strands or cables. It implies an intricate or messy situation being solved.

• She worked to untangle the necklace chains
• He untangled the fishing line from the tree branches