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单词 untwisting
释义 unˈtwisting, vbl. n.
[f. untwist v.]
The action or result of taking out of twist; also pl., untwisted fibres or threads.
1591Percivall, Deshiladura, vntwisting.1611Florio, Sfiaccij, vntwistings, rauelings, lint for Chirurgions.1651Baxter Inf. Bapt. 92 There should be no difficulty in the untwisting of all this which Mr. T. hath so ravelled.1728Chambers Cycl. s.v. Hygrometer, This alternate Twisting and Untwisting in a Cord.1875R. F. Martin tr. Havrez' Winding Mach. 27 Without any untwisting of the eight strands.
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