unkink

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un·kink

(ŭn-kĭngk′)

v. un·kinked, un·kink·ing, un·kinks

v.tr.

To remove kinks from; make straight.

v.intr.

To become relaxed.

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unkink

(ʌnˈkɪŋk)

vb (tr)

informal US to relax the muscular spasm or tightness in (the body or part of the body)

vb (intr)

informal US (of the body or part of the body) to relax after being tight or in spasm

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