untwist
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un·twist
(ŭn-twĭst′)v. un·twist·ed, un·twist·ing, un·twists
v.tr.
To loosen or separate (something twisted) by turning in the opposite direction; unwind.
v.intr.
To become untwisted.
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untwist
(ʌnˈtwɪst)vb
1. (tr) to straighten out
2. (tr) to unravel or separate the strands of
3. (tr) to unscrew or loosen
4. (intr) to become straight
5. (intr) to unravel or separate
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untwist
Past participle: untwisted
Gerund: untwisting
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Verb | 1. | untwist - cause to become untwisted straighten, straighten out - make straight |
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Translations
يَحُل، يَفُك
rozmotat
vikle ud
rétta úr
atliekt taisnuiztaisnot
bükülmüş bir şeyi açmak
untwist
(anˈtwist) verb to straighten from a twisted position. He untwisted the wire.
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