— unwindable , adj. — unwinder , n.
/un wuynd"/ , v. , unwound, unwinding .
v.t.
1. to undo or loosen from or as if from a coiled condition: to unwind a rolled bandage; to unwind a coiled rope.
2. to reduce the tension of; relax: to unwind a person with a drink.
3. to disentangle or disengage; untwist: to unwind one's legs from around the stool.
v.i.
4. to become unwound.
5. to become relieved of tension; relax: After work we can have a drink and unwind.
[ 1275-1325; ME onwinden; see UN- 2 , WIND 2 ]