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Definition of unbraid

unbraid

/ʌnˈbreɪd/
un · braid
Adjective:unbraided
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Past Simple:unbraided
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Past Participle:unbraided
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Present Participle:unbraiding
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unbraid Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To separate the interwoven strands of a braid or plait, especially of hair, rope, or cord.

Example

"She sat in front of the mirror to carefully unbraid her hair before washing it."

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• Rhymes for unbraid

• Nearby Words

unbox
unboxing
unbraced
unbraid
unbranched
unbranded
unbreachable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the reversative prefix un- and the verb braid, which derives from Old English bregdan, meaning 'to move quickly, weave, or knit together.'

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