Advertisement
Advertisement
unlay
[uhn-ley]
verb (used with object)
to separate (a strand) from a rope.
to untwist (a rope) in order to separate its strands.
unlay
/ ʌˈɪ /
verb
(tr) to untwist (a rope or cable) to separate its strands
Example Sentences
“She started to unlay herself and became outspoken, someone who wanted to impact and leave a lasting impression on you,” said Charles, who is now with the Washington Mystics.
They're not suddenly going to press the rewind button and totally unlay you off.
For a fair-sized rope unlay about 9 ft. of each end.
Cut one of the strands at a and unlay it to c, then cut one of the strands remaining at c and unlay it to b, laying the strand a up again as far as b; then cut the only remaining strand at b, which will be the centre, when your rope will be in two parts.
To Form a Wall Knot.—First unlay the rope so that the strands appear as in Fig.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse