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uncurling

UK
/ʌnˈkɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈkɜrlɪŋ/

Translations

uncurlinggerund / present participle
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈkɝːlɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective modifying nouns (e.g., "uncurling fronds").
uncurlingnoun
uncurlings
pl
Gerund; denotes the act or process of becoming straight.
uncurlingadjective
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈkɜrlɪŋ/
The uncurling fern leaves were a sign of spring.
Раскручивающиеся листья папоротника были признаком весны.
uncurlverb

uncurling

Gerund

uncurled
Past Simple
uncurled
Past Participle
uncurling
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːl/
US
/ʌnˈkɜrl/
She decided to uncurl the ribbon to see how long it was.
Она решила развернуть ленту, чтобы увидеть, какой она длины.
He tried to uncurl his fingers after holding the pen for too long.
Он попытался распрямить пальцы после того, как слишком долго держал ручку.
Synonyms
unroll
unwind
straighten
expand
spread out
Antonyms
curl
uncurlgerund / present participle

uncurling

Used attributively for something in the process of uncurling

Definitions

uncurlinggerund / present participle
Straightening or relaxing from a curled state; in the process of becoming straight.
The uncurling fern fronds looked delicate in the morning light.
uncurlingnoun
The act or process of becoming straight after being curled.
The uncurling of the cat's tail showed that it was relaxed.
uncurlingadjective
Becoming straight or less curled.
The uncurling leaves signaled the arrival of spring.
uncurlverb
To straighten or cause to straighten from a curled position.
She watched the cat uncurl from its nap and stretch lazily.
To release or relax from a coiled or curled state.
He slowly began to uncurl his fingers after gripping the bar tightly.
uncurlgerund / present participle
In the process of becoming straight after being curled.
The uncurling fronds of the fern signaled the arrival of spring.
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