ravel Definition
- 1to become tangled or knotted
- 2to disentangle something that is tangled or knotted
- 3to fall apart into separate threads or strands
Using ravel: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ravel" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The thread raveled as she tried to sew the fabric.
Example
The fishing line became raveled after catching on a rock.
Example
The hairbrush helped her ravel out the knots in her hair.
Example
The old sweater had begun to ravel at the cuffs.
ravel Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with ravel
Example
She spent hours trying to ravel out the knots in her necklace.
ravel up
to become entangled or knotted
Example
The rope raveled up as it was pulled through the pulley system.
Example
The fabric began to ravel off at the edges.
Origins of ravel
from Old French 'raveller', meaning 'to unweave'
Summary: ravel in Brief
'Ravel' [ˈrævəl] means to become tangled or knotted, to disentangle something that is tangled or knotted, or to fall apart into separate threads or strands. It can be used in various contexts, such as sewing, fishing, or clothing. The phrase 'ravel out' means to undo or untangle something that is knotted or tangled, while 'ravel up' means to become entangled or knotted.
