noun

untying

Untying (noun) means the act of loosening or undoing something that was tied. Example: “The untying of the knot took several frustrating minutes.”

noun

The act of loosening or undoing something that was tied.

"The untying of the knot took several frustrating minutes."

How to use untying

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe process of undoing a knot, string, or bond.

Word forms

untyings plural

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The _____ of the knot took several frustrating minutes.

Synonyms

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undoing unfastening

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Rhymes for untying

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Frequently asked questions

What does “untying” mean?

The word “untying” means the act of loosening or undoing something that was tied. In plain terms, the process of undoing a knot, string, or bond.

How do you use “untying” in a sentence?

Here is “untying” used in a sentence: “The untying of the knot took several frustrating minutes.”

What part of speech is “untying”?

“Untying” is a noun.

What is the meaning of untying?

"untying" (noun) means the act of loosening or undoing something that was tied.

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