uncoil

Meanings

• Verb

  To unwind or unroll a coiled object.

  - "After the hose was kinked, I had to uncoil it before using it."
  - "The snake uncoiled itself from its hiding place."
  - "Uncoil the extension cord before plugging it in."

• Verb

  To free oneself from a difficult or complicated situation.

  - "He finally managed to uncoil himself from the messy situation."
  - "After months of struggle, the company was able to uncoil itself from financial difficulties."
  - "She couldn't wait to uncoil herself from her boring job."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with uncoil
coil , oil , compose , pose , toil , soil

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Variants

List of all variants of uncoil that leads to same result
uncoil , uncoiled , uncoiling , uncoils

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'uncwealan' meaning 'to roll up, wind up'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest uncoiled snake on record is the reticulated python, which can reach lengths of over 30 feet.

2. In ancient Egypt, the symbol of the cobra uncoiling was used to represent the god Wadjet, who was believed to protect the pharaoh and his kingdom.

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Related Concepts

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1. coil: The act of winding or rolling something up.

2. recoil: To spring or move backward after being pushed or struck.

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Culture

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In literature, 'uncoil' is often used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that has been held back or constricted, and is finally able to free itself or move forward. In art, the image of a snake uncoiling can represent transformation or renewal.

How to Memorize "uncoil"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize uncoiling a long rope or hose. Imagine the twists and turns unwinding as the object becomes longer and more flexible.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'uncoil' with the idea of releasing something that has been held back or constricted.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'uncoil' as 'un-coil-ate', where the 'ate' reminds you of the 'ate' in 'coil'.

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