uncoil
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The musician not showing any visible appreciation of the manager’s metaphor, Perkins immediately proceeded to uncock his eye.
From The Fifth String by Sousa, John Philip
The musician not showing any visible appreciation of the manager's metaphor, Perkins immediately proceeded to uncock his eye.
From The Fifth String by Sousa, John Philip
Then, turning toward Planchet, he made him a sign to uncock his musketoon.
From The Three Musketeers by Dumas père, Alexandre
"Don't uncock your gun till I'm through, Tom," urged Laramie.
From Laramie Holds the Range by Spearman, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton)
Education won, and Mark stared as he saw his father uncock his piece and throw it over his shoulder, while the major began to laugh.
From Mother Carey's Chicken Her Voyage to the Unknown Isle by Forestier, A.
