Meaning & use
Detangle
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to remove tangles or knots from something, especially hair or thread.
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She used a wide-tooth comb to detangle her daughter's curly hair.
The spray makes it easier to detangle wet hair after a shower.
A note on using this word
A more casual alternative to "untangle" or "disentangle," especially common in hair-care marketing.
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