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uncurling
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈkɜrlɪŋ/
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈkɝːlɪŋ/
Used as a present-participle adjective modifying nouns (e.g., "uncurling fronds").
Definitions
The uncurling fern fronds looked delicate in the morning light.
uncurlings
pl
Gerund; denotes the act or process of becoming straight.
Definitions
The uncurling of the cat's tail showed that it was relaxed.
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːlɪŋ/
US
/ʌnˈkɜrlɪŋ/
Translations
The uncurling fern leaves were a sign of spring.
Раскручивающиеся листья папоротника были признаком весны.
Definitions
The uncurling leaves signaled the arrival of spring.
uncurling
Gerund
uncurled
Past Simple
uncurled
Past Participle
uncurling
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈkɜːl/
US
/ʌnˈkɜrl/
Translations
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.
Definitions
She watched the cat uncurl from its nap and stretch lazily.
He slowly began to uncurl his fingers after gripping the bar tightly.
Synonyms
Antonyms
uncurling
Used attributively for something in the process of uncurling
Definitions
The uncurling fronds of the fern signaled the arrival of spring.
Definitions
The uncurlled ribbon lay flat on the table.