Synonyms of uncoil

Antonyms of uncoil

Collocations of uncoil

hair
Frequency: 70 %

She uncoiled her hair from the bun and let it fall freely down her back.

spring
Frequency: 60 %

The metal coil uncoiled with a loud twang.

rope
Frequency: 50 %

He uncoiled the rope and threw it down to the climbers below.

snake
Frequency: 45 %

The snake uncoiled itself from around the tree branch and slithered away.

cable
Frequency: 40 %

The cable uncoiled as the machine moved forward.

Idiomatic Expressions for uncoil

  • Phrase: uncoil the spring
    Meaning: to release tension or pressure
    Usage: When things get too stressful, I find it helpful to uncoil the spring by going for a run.