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unspiral

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To (cause to) open up from a spiral shape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

Examples

  • 2011, Lynn Gordon, 52 Series: Rainy Day Activities To make the tree, hold the uncut end, put a finger into the center of the cut end, and slowly pull up to unspiral the leaves.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

un- + spiral