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Unbend (Verb)

Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease; "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

She finally started to unbend as the massage therapist worked out the knots in her shoulders.
After a few glasses of wine, he began to unbend and laugh with his colleagues.
Once we got to the beach house, we could all unbend and forget about the stress of the past few months.
Her tense muscles started to unbend as the warm bath water soothed her body.
As the music started to play, people began to unbend and let loose on the dance floor.

Unfasten, as a sail, from a spar or a stay.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The crew had to carefully unbend the sail to prevent it from tearing when they encountered rough seas.
As the storm subsided, the sailors were instructed to unbend the spare sail in preparation to catch the rebuilt wind.
With caution, Captain Lewis knew it was essential to unbend the canvas before he could switch to a more favorable tack.
The task of unboxing and then unbending the massive foresail would require the entire crew to work in sync.
Before preparing to dock, every sailor on the vessel was required to unbend their sails in proper order to allow safe harbor.

Free from flexure; "unbend a bow".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

You carefully unbend a coat hanger to create a makeshift plant support in the garden.
When the fishermen returned to shore, they would unbend their bows to prevent damage from long-term tension.
The skilled archer slowly released her grip, allowing her bow to unbend as it returned to its natural shape.
To create a fishing line stand, you'll need to unbend a thin metal rod into the desired shape.
The tension was so great that it took considerable effort to unbend the warped branch back into its original form.

Release from mental strain, tension, or formality; "unbend the mind from absorbing too much information".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

She decided to unbend her strict schedule and take a break to relax on the beach for a week.
The laughter and music at the party helped him unbend from the stress of the past month.
After a long exam, students often find ways to unbend and forget about their worries through social media.
Her evening walks allowed her to unbend from a demanding day, clearing her mind for the next challenge.
Listening to soothing music was her way to unbend after hours of intense focus and mental exhaustion.

Straighten up or out; make straight.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The doctor carefully worked to unbend her severely curved fingers after years of rheumatoid arthritis.
She tried to unbend the metal clip after it had been twisted into an unrecognizable shape.
The manufacturing process involved heating the metal to unbend it and form a perfect circle.
With gentle coaxing, the gardener worked to unbend the snapped stem and secure it to a stake.
At the metalworking shop, apprentices learned to unbend old bike frames to create sculptures and art pieces.