Uncoil

Pronunciation: /ˌʌnˈkɔɪl/

Uncoil (verb)

  1. To move from a curled shape into a straight or less curved form.
  2. To remove twists from something coiled, so it becomes easier to use or lay out.
  3. To develop gradually from a complicated or hidden state into something clear.

Examples

  • The snake uncoils and stretches across the sand.
  • When it feels safe, the snake uncoils slowly.