Uncurl
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Uncurl is a verb meaning (transitive, intransitive) To straighten out from being curled up.
Meaning
(transitive, intransitive) To straighten out from being curled up.
Example Sentences
The hedgehog uncurled when its predators had left.
Then he uncurled his trunk and knocked two of his dear brothers head over heels.
But when his foe lyes prostrate on the plain, He sheaths his paws, uncurls his angry mane; And, pleas'd with bloudless honours of the day, Walks over, and disdains th' inglorious Prey.
Word Forms
- uncurls
- uncurling
- uncurled
Antonyms for uncurl
Common opposites include minor, underage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include straight, unroll, uncrimp, uncrinkle, unscrunch, uncoil.
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