unkink
/ʌnˈkɪŋk/
verb
- To remove a twist, curl, or tangle from something, especially a hose, cord, or hair.
- She had to unkink the garden hose before she could water the plants.
- After sitting for hours, he stood up to unkink his back muscles.
- He gently unkinked the necklace chain with his fingers.
- To relax or become free from tension or stiffness, especially in muscles or a situation.
- Yoga poses can help unkink tight hamstrings.
- A hot bath helped unkink her shoulders after a long day at work.
- The negotiator tried to unkink the tense relationship between the two teams.
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