vbl. sb. [f. UNTWIST v.] The action or result of taking out of twist; also pl., untwisted fibers or threads.

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1591.  Percivall, Deshiladura, vntwisting.

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1611.  Florio, Sfiaccij, vntwistings, rauelings, lint for Chirurgions.

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1651.  Baxter, Inf. Bapt., 92. There should be no difficulty in the untwisting of all this which Mr. T. hath so ravelled.

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1728.  Chambers, Cycl., s.v. Hygrometer, This alternate Twisting and Untwisting in a Cord.

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1875.  R. F. Martin, trans. Havrez’ Winding Mach., 27. Without any untwisting of the eight strands.

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