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uncurl

(verb) move out of a curled position; “He uncurled himself”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Verb

uncurl (third-person singular simple present uncurls, present participle uncurling, simple past and past participle uncurled)

(transitive, intransitive) To straighten out from being curled up.

Source: Wiktionary


Un*curl", v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + curl.]

Definition: To loose from curls, or ringlets; to straighten out, as anything curled or curly. He sheaths his paw, uncurls his angry mane. Dryden.

Un*curl", v. i.

Definition: To become uncurled, or straight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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