untwist

verb (untwist, untwists, untwisted, untwisting)

«untwist» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

To untwist something is to turn it the other way so it is no longer twisted. tree →

Used about wires, ropes, lids, bags, threads and DNA models in science; in crafts and everyday life.

Untwist the wire to open the bag of bread. tree →
She untwisted the lid of the jar. tree →
The rope slowly untwisted as it hung. tree →
Untwist the cable before you plug it in. tree →
He untwisted the paper clip to make a hook. tree →
In the model, the two strands of DNA untwist. tree →
They caught hold of him firmly and endeavored to untwist his beard from the line, but in vain; they were too tightly entangled. tree →

Regular verb. Opposite: «twist». Similar: «unscrew» (for lids), «unwind» (for string or thread).