untwist

verb

un·​twist ˌən-ˈtwist How to pronounce untwist (audio)
untwisted; untwisting; untwists

transitive verb

: to separate the twisted parts of : untwine

Examples of untwist in a Sentence

untwisted the ball of thread
Recent Examples on the Web In rare cases, a volvulus can partially resolve on its own if the twist or obstruction is not severe and the intestine untwists spontaneously. Sarah Jividen, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 It’s got a rubber bumper around the upper rim that makes the lid a breeze to untwist and a protective bumper at the base that keeps it from easily toppling over. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 6 Aug. 2024 After a few days or a week, gently untwist each section to give the hair a new style, which will be bigger and show off the hair's texture. Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024 Lee spends his column untwisting Macron’s assertions. Drew Goins, Washington Post, 24 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for untwist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of untwist was in 1538

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“Untwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untwist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

untwist

verb
un·​twist ˌən-ˈtwist How to pronounce untwist (audio)
ˈən-
1
: to separate the twisted parts of : untwine
2
: to become untwined

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