uncoils
Releases from loops
Uncoils means to straighten out from a coiled position.
A snake uncoils to strike.
A rope uncoils when released.
The word applies to anything wound in spirals: She uncoiled the garden hose.
Figuratively, tension uncoils when it releases: The knot in his stomach slowly uncoiled.
Extends or lengthens
- yawnsInvoluntary mouth-opening reflex
- unfoldsSpreads from closed state
- awakensBecomes conscious again
- loungesReclines idly or waiting areas
reclines · eases · uncurls · limbers · decompresses · unwinds · releases · loosens
Thick twisted fibers
- hoseFlexible fluid conduit
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- wireThin metallic conductor
- springRecoiling metal spiral
cord · tubing · chain · line · spool · reel · tension · release
stretches
Extends or lengthens
lounges · reclines · eases · uncurls · limbers · decompresses · unwinds · releases · loosens · morning
rope
Thick twisted fibers
spring · cord · tubing · chain · line · spool · reel · tension · release · slack
spring
Recoiling metal spiral
- clockworkSpring-driven gear system
- mainspringClock's power coil
- tensionStretched or strained state
mechanism · release · spiral · metal · watch · rebound · torque · energy · stored · kinetic
snake
Limbless scaled reptile
constrictor · slithers · strikes · fangs · scales · hiss · rattlesnake · boa · adder · reptile