unbraid (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈbreɪd/

Definition

To separate the strands of hair that have been woven or twisted together.

Examples

• He gently unbraided her long, flowing hair.

• After a long day, she couldn't wait to unbraid her hair.

• The stylist showed me how to unbraid my hair quickly.

How to Use unbraid

unbraid hair (collocation)

To remove braids from one's hair. — "She sat by the fire to unbraid her hair."

Synonyms of unbraid

Words with a similar meaning to unbraid:

• undo
• untwist
• unravel

Antonyms of unbraid

Words with the opposite meaning to unbraid:

• braid
• twist
• plait

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