uncurl
/ʌnˈkɜrl/
verb
- To straighten out something that is curled or rolled up.
- The cat uncurled its tail and stretched lazily.
- She gently uncurled the ribbon to use it for wrapping.
- He uncurled the old map on the table to read it.
- To become straight or relaxed from a curled position.
- After a long nap, the puppy slowly uncurled and yawned.
- The fern frond began to uncurl as it grew.
- She watched the smoke uncurl from the candle in the still air.
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