to unbend
- verb
- /ʌnˈbɛnd/
- Specialized
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- The crew were ordered to unbend the mainsail before the storm hit.
Examples
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It's important to unbend the jib carefully to avoid damage to the fabric.
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The crew unbends the sails once they reach shore.
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After docking, they began to unbend the sails for maintenance.
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He will unbend the sail after the storm.
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After docking, they began to unbend the sails for maintenance.
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It's important to unbend the jib carefully to avoid damage to the fabric.
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The crew were ordered to unbend the mainsail before the storm hit.
Synonyms
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1.0
Make a knot or lace loose by undoing it
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3.2
Undo the part that holds a belt or strap closed
5
3.4
To open something by undoing a button or zipper
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5.7
To take off something that is attached to another thing, like a trailer or bicycle
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3.9
To take off a belt or band that holds something in place
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6.4
To free something by untying ropes or cords
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3.8
To untie strings that close shoes or clothing
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6.6
To release something that is tied or fastened so it can move away
Untie rope or straps that hold something in place
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unbend in sailing uses the same parts un- meaning 'reverse' and bend meaning 'to attach', so a helpful way to remember this sense is to imagine undoing the rope that holds a sail. So to unbend a sail is to unfasten it from its mast.