Uncoil

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɔɪl/

Definitions of uncoil

verb to unwind or straighten out something that is coiled or twisted

Example Sentences

A1 The snake started to uncoil itself from around the tree trunk.

A2 She watched as the garden hose uncoiled slowly across the yard.

B1 The spring uncoiled with a loud twang, releasing the tension it had been holding.

B2 The gymnast uncoiled her body in a perfect dismount from the uneven bars.

C1 The tension in the room seemed to uncoil as the mediator began to speak.

C2 The intricate dance routine required the dancers to uncoil their bodies with precision and grace.

Examples of uncoil in a Sentence

formal The snake began to uncoil itself as it slithered across the grass.

informal I watched as the hose uncoiled itself and water sprayed everywhere.

slang I can't believe how quickly he uncoiled after hearing the news.

figurative After a long day at work, I finally uncoiled on the couch and relaxed.

Grammatical Forms of uncoil

• past tense: uncoiled
• plural: uncoils
• comparative: more uncoiled
• superlative: most uncoiled
• present tense: uncoiling
• future tense: will uncoil
• perfect tense: has uncoiled
• continuous tense: is uncoiling
• singular: uncoils
• positive degree: uncoil
• infinitive: uncoil
• gerund: uncoiling
• participle: uncoiled

Origin and Evolution of uncoil

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'uncoil' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the verb 'coil' meaning 'to wind or twist into a spiral shape'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uncoil' has retained its original meaning of 'to unwind or straighten out from a coiled position', with no significant changes in usage or interpretation.