unkink
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈkɪŋk/
KK: /ʌnˈkɪŋk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To become straight or free from twists and bends.
Example
After a few minutes in the sun, the hose will unkink and lay flat on the ground.
Tense Forms
Past: unkinked
Past Participle: unkinked
Conversation
I feel so tense after that long day at work.
You should take a moment to just unkink and relax.
Yeah, I really need to unwind for a bit.
How about a warm bath? It helps me unkink after a stressful day.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
relax
unwind
loosen
Antonyms
tense
tighten
strain
transitive verb
Definition
To remove bends or twists from something, making it straight again.
Example
She had to unkink the hose before watering the garden.
Tense Forms
Past: unkinked
Past Participle: unkinked
Conversation
I need to unkink this garden hose before I can water the plants.
Yeah, those kinks can be so annoying when you're trying to use it.
Right? I just wish it were easier to unkink it without too much hassle.
Root Explanation
Unkink → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "kink" (from Middle English *kinke*, meaning a twist or curl). The word "unkink" means to remove a twist or curl, essentially making something straight or free from twists.
Memory Tip
Think of 'un-' meaning not or opposite, and 'kink' referring to a twist. So, to unkink something means to make it not twisted.
Visually Confused Words
unskin
unlink
unakin
kink