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untangle
[ uhn-tang-guhl ]
/ ÊnËtĂŠĆ gÉl /
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verb (used with object), un·tan·gled, un·tan·gling.
to bring out of a tangled state; disentangle; unsnarl.
to straighten out or clear up (anything confused or perplexing).
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British Dictionary definitions for untangle
untangle
/ (ÊnËtĂŠĆÉĄÉl) /
verb (tr)
to free from a tangled condition
to free from perplexity or confusion
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