untying

/ˈʌnˌtaɪɪŋ/
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Definitions of untying
  1. noun
    loosening the ties that fasten something
    “the tying of bow ties is an art; the untying is easy”
    synonyms: undoing, unfastening
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    type of:
    laxation, loosening
    the act of making something less tight
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