uncoiling
The word “uncoiling” has 3 syllables: un-coil-ing
It's pronounced as /ʌnˈkɔɪlɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for uncoiling?
In the thesaurus, “uncoiling” has 10 synonyms and 19 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for uncoiling along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for uncoiling
- disentangling
- straightening
- unbending
- uncurling
- unkinking
- unrolling
- untangling
- untwining
- untwisting
- unwinding
Antonyms for uncoiling
- arcing
- bending
- bowing
- coiling
- crooking
- curling
- curving
- entwining
- hooking
- kinking
- looping
- rounding
- spiraling
- spiralling
- swirling
- turning
- twining
- twisting
- winding
Meanings of uncoiling
- verb
- To unwind or untwist (something).
- To unwind or untwist oneself.
- noun
- The act of something being uncoiled.
Example Sentences
- The snake is uncoiling from its tight coil as it prepares to strike.
- She was uncoiling the garden hose to water the plants.
- The artist was uncoiling the wire carefully to avoid tangling it.
- As the rope was uncoiling, it revealed a series of knots along its length.
- The team watched the spring uncoiling, hoping it would release enough tension to function.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uncoiling, such as: arcing, bending, bowing, coiling, crooking, curling, curving.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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