1. the process of removing knots or tangles
2. the process of clarifying or resolving something complicated

1. removing knots or tangles from something
Usage: present participle of untangle
2. clarifying or resolving something complicated or confusing
Usage: present participle of untangle

Examples

• She spent an hour untangling the Christmas lights.
• The detective was untangling the complex web of clues.
• Untangling her hair after swimming took forever.
• The lawyer helped with untangling the legal issues.
• The untangling of the rope required patience.
• The untangling of the mystery revealed surprising facts.
• He was carefully untangling the fishing line.