Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unlay
verb
/ʌnˈleɪ/
Definition
To take apart or separate the strands of a rope or cable.
Examples
- Before re-splicing the rope, the sailor had to unlay the twisted fibers.
- To fix the cable, you must carefully unlay it without damaging the individual wires.
Meaning
Unlay refers to the process of unraveling the twisted strands of a rope, which can be necessary for various purposes, such as repairs or re-splicing.
Synonyms
- Untwist
- Unravel
- Separate
