detangle

verb

de·​tan·​gle (ˌ)dē-ˈtaŋ-gəl 

detangled; detangling; detangles

transitive verb

: 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

detangler noun

plural detanglers

Cream rinses are not designed to adhere to the hair for any length of time but are just there to assist with the combing out (detanglers, in effect).

—Allison Leopold

Examples of detangle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The default prongs had the same effect for detangling as a wide-tooth comb. —Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Oct. 2024

Designed specifically to care for both your floors and furry family members, the third generation of the Dyson Ball is powered with a detangling motorbar that simultaneously detangles and picks up long hair and pet hair. —Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024

Pet owners especially will appreciate that this vacuum cleaner has a detangling hair screw tool, which removes pet hair from couches, carpets, car seats, and more. —Rachel Simon, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024

And that’s not all: The bundle also includes a filter cleaning brush, detangling comb, storage case, and storage bag. —Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined above