If, now, the fingers can be passed inside the lower jawbone, and drag the head upward and toward the passage, it unwinds the spiral turn given to the neck in bending back, and greatly improves the chances of bringing forward the nose.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
The open wind with its irregular coils is of great advantage, as stretching of the yarn is avoided and it unwinds freely in the knitting process.
"Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery"
Howard & Bullough American Machine Company, Ltd.
The Epeira, supplied with this line, lets it float freely; and the wind, however softly blowing, bears it along and unwinds it.
"The Life of the Spider"
J. Henri Fabre