What is the meaning of unwinding?

Reverse the winding or twisting of.
- usage: "unwind a ball of yarn"
- synonyms: unwind, wind off, unroll
Separate the tangles of.
- synonyms: unwind, disentangle
Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease.
- usage: "He relaxed in the hot tub"; "Let's all relax after a hard day's work"
- synonyms: relax, loosen up, unbend, unwind, decompress, slow down
Cause to feel relaxed.
- usage: "A hot bath always relaxes me"
- synonyms: relax, unstrain, unlax, loosen up, unwind, make relaxed

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