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uncurl

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb uncurl has 1 sense
  1. uncurl - move out of a curled position; "He uncurled himself"
    --1 is one way to
    change posture
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s
    Somebody ----s somebody

Definitions from the Web

Uncurl

Description:

Uncurl is a verb that means to straighten or relax something that is curled or bent into a curved shape. It can also refer to the act of unfolding or unrolling something.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1: Straighten or Relax a Curled Object

When used in this sense, 'uncurl' refers to the action of making something that is curled or bent into a curved shape straight or relaxed.

Example Sentence 1: To style her hair differently, Mary decided to uncurl her long, wavy locks using a hair straightener.

Example Sentence 2: The cat uncurled its tail and stretched its body after a long nap.

Example Sentence 3: The yoga instructor taught the students how to uncurl their spines and elongate their bodies.

Sense 2: Unfold or Unroll an Object

In this sense, 'uncurl' describes the action of opening up or unrolling something that was previously folded or rolled.

Example Sentence 1: Sarah carefully uncurled the ancient parchment scroll to reveal its hidden writings.

Example Sentence 2: The child excitedly unwrapped the gift, eager to see what was inside. He gently uncurled the colorful wrapping paper.

Example Sentence 3: The sailboat uncurled its sails as the wind picked up, propelling it forward.

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