periodicunwinding
nounUK /ˌpɪəriˈɒdɪk ʌnˈwaɪndɪŋ/
US /ˌpɪriˈɑdɪk ʌnˈwaɪndɪŋ/
A regular time when something slowly relaxes and lets go.
The clock's periodicunwinding kept the old house calm and quiet.
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2. The repeated act of loosening something that was wound up, like a spring or coil.
The periodicunwinding of the spring made the toy move in small jumps.
3. A recurring process of calming down or becoming less tense after busy times.
Her periodicunwinding after work helped her feel refreshed each evening.
4. In finance, a regular reduction of a position or obligation over set intervals.
The fund's periodicunwinding of its holdings happened every quarter.