Unkink and Untangle

Unkink

Unkink verb - To cause to follow a line that is without bends or curls.
Usage example: you should unkink the garden hose before you turn on the water

Untangle and unkink are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Untangle" instead a verb "Unkink".

Untangle

Untangle verb - To separate the various strands of.

Unkink and untangle are semantically related. You can use "Unkink" instead a verb "Untangle".

Nearby Word: untangling
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