de·tan·gle
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detangled; detangling; detangles
Definition of detangle
: to remove tangles from
Always detangle wet hair gently with a wide-toothed comb. — Elle Detangle and lay out all your light strings. Check for frayed wires and broken bulbs and repair or replace as needed.— Samantha Mazzotta
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“Detangle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/detangle. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of detangle was in 1882
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