Uncurling: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncurling
[ สnหkษหrlษชล ]
physical action
Uncurling refers to the act of loosening or straightening something that was previously curled or rolled up. This term can be applied to various contexts, such as unrolling a piece of paper, straightening hair, or relaxing the edges of a curled plant leaf. The process often reveals the full form or structure that was hidden when the object was curled. Uncurling is commonly associated with materials that have a natural inclination to curl due to shape or tension, such as ribbons, hair, or certain types of plant foliage.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He started uncurling the ribbon to use it for the gift.
- The dog was uncurling its tail as it approached.
- After the shower, she began uncurling her damp hair with a brush.
- The leaves are uncurling as spring arrives.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncurling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desenrolar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช entwirren
๐ฎ๐ฉ membuka
๐บ๐ฆ ัะพะทะบััััะฒะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ rozwijanie
๐ฏ๐ต ใปใฉใใใจ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉrouler
๐ช๐ธ desenrollar
๐น๐ท aรงma
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู
๐จ๐ฟ rozvinutรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ rozvinutie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฑๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ odvijanje
๐ฎ๐ธ afhjรบpun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงฤฑlma
๐ฒ๐ฝ desenrollar
Etymology
The word 'uncurling' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'to reverse' or 'to remove,' combined with the verb 'curl,' which traces its roots back to the Old Norse word 'kyrla,' meaning 'to curl,' and Middle English 'curls.' As the language evolved through the Middle Ages, the concept of curling became associated with various objects, such as hair, ribbons, and pieces of paper that could naturally coil or twist. The addition of 'uncurl' into the English lexicon allowed for a more nuanced description of the action of reversing curling, particularly in contexts like hair styling or nature. The modern usage of 'uncurling' has expanded into both literal and figurative domains, capturing the essence of transformation and reveal in various physical forms.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,242, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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