untwist

[ uhn-twist ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to bring or come out of a twisted condition.

Word History and Origins

Origin of untwist¹

First recorded in 1530–40; un- ² + twist

Example Sentences

He opened a set of iron-wrought doors; they twisted and untwisted into versions of the Arcanum's motto—Every student is a star!—in many different languages.

From Literature

Stacey's bauble wreath can be made by untwisting the top of a wire coat hanger, bending the wire to form a circle and then threading baubles you have on to the wire.

From BBC

Wherever that interior mesh mistakenly crosses over itself, the algorithm modifies that part of the contour, such as by untwisting it or adding finer line segments.

From Scientific American

“Sorry,” I muttered, untwisting my fingers from her coils of hair.

From Literature

Tight at first, a little funky when the screw cap is untwisted, this wine soon revels in its freedom and reveals juicy blackberry, boysenberry, cherry and raspberry flavors.

From Washington Post

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