Uncurled: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ช๏ธ
uncurled
[ สnหkษrld ]
physical action
Uncurled refers to the action of releasing or straightening something that was previously curled. This can apply to a variety of contexts, such as unrolling a scroll or straightening hair. The action may involve gentle manipulation to achieve the desired form. It's often used in artistic or practical scenarios where the original shape needs to be restored.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She uncurled the ribbon to use it again.
- He uncurled the cat's tail gently.
- The artist watched as the paper uncurled in the sun.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncurled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desenrolado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช entrollt
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbuka
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะณะพัะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rozwiniฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฑ้ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉroulรฉ
๐ช๐ธ desenrollado
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ์ณ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ rozvinutรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozvinutรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ razvito
๐ฎ๐ธ opnaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแจแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ desenrollado
Word origin
The term 'uncurled' is derived from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of', and the word 'curled', which comes from Old English 'cyrlian', meaning to form into curls or bends. The prefix 'un-' is used to indicate reversal or negation of the original action. As language evolved, the use of 'curl' expanded to describe various things that have a twisted or spiraled shape, from hair to paper to vines. 'Uncurl' likely emerged in everyday language as a practical term to describe the act of restoring something back to its original state. The verb form 'uncurl' has been in use since at least the late 19th century, often appearing in contexts related to crafts, nature, and personal grooming.