Comprehensive
Dictionary Suite
Help
Help
Help
 
Intermediate Dictionary
     
Lookup History
unwind

un·wind

unwind

 
pronunciation:
uhn waInd
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
part of speech: verb
inflections: unwinds, unwinding, unwound
definition 1: to undo from a wound or twisted state; remove the twists from.
Let's unwind this cord and plug it in.
definition 2: to free from stress; relax.
A vacation will unwind you.
similar words:
rest
definition 3: to become not twisted or coiled.
The thread unwound from the spool.
definition 4: to free oneself from stress; relax.
She goes running to unwind.
similar words:
rest
Word CombinationsSubscriber feature About this feature
derivations: unwindable (adj.), unwinder (n.)
Word Explorer
See
  leisure