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Definition of uncoil

uncoil

/ʌnˈkɔɪl/
un · coil
Adjective:uncoiled
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Past Simple:uncoiled
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Past Participle:uncoiled
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Present Participle:uncoiling
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uncoil Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To unwind or straighten out from a coiled, wound, or spiral state, or to cause something to do so.

Example

"The sailor began to uncoil the heavy rope on the deck before docking the vessel."

2

To stretch out the body or release pent-up physical tension suddenly or smoothly.

Example

"After hours of sitting at the desk, he stood up to uncoil his stiff back and shoulders."

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• Rhymes for uncoil

• Nearby Words

uncoated
uncoded
uncoerced
uncoil
uncoincidentally
uncollectable
uncollected

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English during the 17th century from the reversative prefix 'un-' and 'coil', which ultimately derives from Old French 'coillir' and Latin 'colligere' (meaning 'to gather together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncoil. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncoil
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