1. to remove tangles or knots from something
Usage: past tense of unsnarl
2. to resolve or clear up a complicated or confused situation
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She carefully unsnarled the fishing line.
• The hairdresser unsnarled the child’s matted hair.
• Traffic was finally unsnarled after the accident was cleared.
• The accountant unsnarled the company’s financial records.
• He unsnarled the Christmas lights before decorating the tree.
• The mediator unsnarled the dispute between the neighbors.