1. straightening out from a curled or coiled position
Usage: present participle of uncurl

1. the action or process of straightening out from a curled position
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The cat was slowly uncurling from its nap position.
• She watched the fern fronds uncurling in the spring sunlight.
• The snake began uncurling itself from around the branch.
• The paper was uncurling at the edges after being rolled up.
• The uncurling of the ribbon took several minutes.
• His fingers were uncurling from the tight fist he had made.