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un·twine
(ŭn-twīn′)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.
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untwine
(ʌnˈtwaɪn)vb
1. (tr) to untwist
2. (tr) to separate the individual strands of (a rope)
3. (intr) to become separate
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untwine
Past participle: untwined
Gerund: untwining
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Verb | 1. | untwine - undo what has been twined together; "untwine the strings" straighten, straighten out - make straight |
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