2 entries under this word

Uncurl

Un-cŭrl', v. t.

verbtransitive

[imp. & p. p. UNCURLLED; p. pr. & vb. n. UNCURLING.] To loose from ringlets; to straighten out, as any thing that has been once curled. The lion uncurls his angry mane. Dryden.

Un-cûrl', v. i.

verbintransitive

To fall from a curled state, as ringlets; to become straight.