unknot

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Verb unknot has 1 sense

unravel, unknot, unscramble, untangle, unpick - become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "the sweater unravelled"
--₁ is one way to undo
Antonyms: ravel, tangle, knot
Sample sentences:
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Term: unknot

Definition

verb: to untangle or unravel a knot or entanglement; to free from a knot.

noun: an act of unknotting or the state of being untangled.

Senses

Sense 1:

verb: to solve or disentangle a complicated or perplexing situation or problem.

Example sentence: It took hours of brainstorming to finally unknot the mysteries of the case.

Sense 2:

verb: to remove a knot or a tie from a shoelace, rope, or string.

Example sentence: Please help me unknot this tangled necklace; I can't seem to figure it out.

Sense 3:

verb: to relax or relieve tension; to alleviate stress or anxiety.

Example sentence: A warm bath and soothing music can help unknot those tight muscles after a long day.

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