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untwine

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un·twine  (n-twn)
v. un·twined, un·twin·ing, un·twines
v.tr.
1. To separate the twisted strands of: untwine a rope.
2. To disentangle.
v.intr.
To become untwined.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.untwine - undo what has been twined togetheruntwine - undo what has been twined together; "untwine the strings"
straighten, straighten out - make straight
interlace, intertwine, lace, twine, enlace, entwine - spin,wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts"
Translations
untwine [ˈʌnˈtwaɪn] untwist [ˈʌnˈtwɪst] VT → destorcer
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