Detangle: meaning, definitions and examples
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detangle
[ dɪˈtæŋɡl ]
hair care
To detangle means to remove tangles or knots from something, such as hair or a rope. It is often associated with the process of combing or brushing through hair to achieve a smooth and manageable state.
Synonyms
smooth, straighten, unravel, untangle
Examples of usage
- I need to detangle my hair after swimming.
- She used a special serum to help detangle her curls.
- He took some time to detangle the fishing line before casting.
- After a long day, I needed to detangle my thoughts.
Translations
Translations of the word "detangle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desembaraçar
🇮🇳 जुड़ाव हटाना
🇩🇪 entwirren
🇮🇩 melepaskan
🇺🇦 розплутати
🇵🇱 rozplątać
🇯🇵 絡みを解く
🇫🇷 démêler
🇪🇸 desenredar
🇹🇷 açmak
🇰🇷 엉킨 것을 풀다
🇸🇦 فك التشابك
🇨🇿 rozplést
🇸🇰 rozplietať
🇨🇳 解开
🇸🇮 razvozljati
🇮🇸 afflétta
🇰🇿 шатықтан босату
🇬🇪 გახსნა
🇦🇿 dolaşmaq
🇲🇽 desenredar
Etymology
The word 'detangle' is a compound verb formed by adding the prefix 'de-' to the verb 'tangle'. The prefix 'de-' generally indicates removal or reversal, while 'tangle' comes from the Old Norse word 'tǫngull', meaning a twist or twisty condition. Recorded usage of 'tangle' in English can be traced back to the 14th century, when it was used to describe the act of intertwining or snarling. The specific form 'detangle' likely emerged in the 20th century as the need for grooming products and techniques increased, particularly in relation to hair care. With the rise of beauty culture and the popularity of diverse hairstyles, the word became more commonplace in everyday language, especially in contexts dealing with hair maintenance and care.