unplait

Loosen woven strands

To unplait is to undo a plait or braid, separating the interwoven strands: She unplaited her hair before bed.

The word applies to anything braided or woven together that gets taken apart.

hair

braid

Interwoven strand pattern

tressesLong flowing strands
locksSecurity fastening devices
strandThin fiber piece

ponytail · curls · detangle · comb · part · style · coiffure · mane · barrette · clip

weaving

braid

Interwoven strand pattern

threadFiber for stitching
yarnTwisted strand for crafts
interlaceWeave elements together

textile · fabric · warp · weft · macrame · basketry · tapestry · rope · cord · fibers

untangle

disentangle

Free from snarls

unravelSeparate intertwined strands
undoReverse a prior action
loosenReduce tension or grip

separate · straighten · unknot · detangle · extricate · tease apart · untwist · unsnarl

Opposites

braiding action

unplaitplait

Woven strand of hair

braid · weave · plat · interweave · entwine

Family

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G