Untying (Noun)
Meaning
Loosening the ties that fasten something; "the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She was frustrated by the stubborn knot and spent several minutes on the untying of her shoelaces.
- The sailors took great care in the untying of the mooring lines to prevent any damage to the boat.
- After the ceremony, the guests began the untying of the tiny parachutes attached to their wedding favors.
- The untying of the package was unexpectedly complicated due to the excessive amount of tape used.
- Her daily routine involved the careful untying of the intricate braid her sister had woven the night before.