unknot

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Definition of unknot in English English dictionary

To undo (a knot)

In knot theory, a loop that is not knotted

{v} to free from knots, untie, loosen

In knot theory; a loop of rope without a knot in it

To undo a knot

{f} untie a knot, loosen a knot, unfasten a string or rope that has been tied

To free from knots; to untie

become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "the sweater unravelled"

Hyphenation

un·knot

Etymology

(prefix.) From un- + knot.

Tenses

unknotting, unknotted