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Definition of detangle

detangle

/diːˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
Past Simple:detangled
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Past Participle:detangled
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Present Participle:detangling
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detangle Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To remove knots, snarls, or tangles from (something, especially hair, thread, or cables).

Example

"She used a wide-tooth comb and conditioner to gently detangle her wet hair after swimming."

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• Rhymes for detangle

• Nearby Words

detain
detainee
detainment
detangle
detangler
detasseling
detax

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Detangle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/detangle
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