intransitive. To come out of curl; to unfold from a curved or spiral form.

transitive (reflexive). To unwind or disentangle oneself.

intransitive. Frequently with out. Originally: of a skein of yarn, a spool or reel of thread, etc.: to become unwound. Later (now more usually): (of…

intransitive. To become undone, disentangled, or unravelled. Frequently figurative or in extended use.

intransitive. To undergo uncoiling or unwinding; to become free from a convoluted state. Also figurative and transferred.

intransitive. Of thread, yarn, wire, etc.: to unwind. Also figurative.

intransitive. To turn so as to encircle and lie in contact with something else; to twist or coil itself, or be or become twisted or coiled, about, a…

intransitive. To undergo unwrapping or unwinding.

absol. To become uncoiled.

With off or out. intransitive. Of a line, rope, etc.: to uncoil from a reel; to become unwound.