untwist

verb

un·​twist ˌən-ˈtwist How to pronounce untwist (audio)
untwisted; untwisting; untwists
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transitive verb

: to separate the twisted parts of : untwine

intransitive verb

: to become untwined

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Examples of untwist in a Sentence

untwisted the ball of thread
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Twist hair onto the barrel, holding for a few seconds near the root, and then untwist. — Claire Sullivan, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 If the testicle is not untwisted within hours, it can be lost. — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 After a few days or a week, gently untwist each section to give the hair a new style, which will be bigger and show off the hair's texture. — Dory Zayas, Parents, 26 July 2024 Daily untwisted the beer bottle cap, poured it into his shoe, and took a healthy swig, standing up for dramatic effect. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for untwist

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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“Untwist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untwist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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untwist

verb
un·​twist ˌən-ˈtwist How to pronounce untwist (audio)
ˈən-
1
: to separate the twisted parts of : untwine
2
: to become untwined
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