Definition of untwine

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un·twine    (n-twn) KEY  

VERB:
un·twined , un·twin·ing , un·twines
VERB:
tr.

1. To separate the twisted strands of: untwine a rope.
2. To disentangle.

VERB:
intr.

To become untwined.

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