Untie a knot

Release or undo a knot.

How to sign

Use Both hands reverse the project KNOT construction, then open. The base or passive hand is Established rope and knot locus. Start with the knot held at its existing rope location. Reverse the tightening motion, then open the hands outward in one release. End with the rope free and the knot shape gone. Place the established knot, then reverse its tightening movement and open the hands. Use a clear release facial expression only when it is linguistically natural.