ravel Synonyms
ravel Meaning
ravel (n)
French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)
a row of unravelled stitches
ravel (v)
disentangle
tangle or complicate
ravel (v. t.)
To separate or undo the texture of; to take apart; to untwist; to unweave or unknit; -- often followed by out; as, to ravel a twist; to ravel out a stocking.
To undo the intricacies of; to disentangle.
To pull apart, as the threads of a texture, and let them fall into a tangled mass; hence, to entangle; to make intricate; to involve.
ravel (v. i.)
To become untwisted or unwoven; to be disentangled; to be relieved of intricacy.
To fall into perplexity and confusion.
To make investigation or search, as by picking out the threads of a woven pattern.
ravel Sentence Examples
- The intricate threads of the tapestry raveled with time, revealing its faded beauty.
- The hiker's shoelaces raveled and became untied as they trudged through the wilderness.
- The old woman's hands raveled the yarn into a ball, preparing it for a new knitted project.
- The mystery unraveled slowly, with each new clue leading to another piece of the puzzle.
- The professor's lecture raveled a complex topic into understandable terms.
- The musician's fingers raveled over the guitar strings, creating a haunting melody.
- The seamstress diligently raveled the loose stitches in the dress, ensuring its perfection.
- The vines raveled around the trellis, forming a lush green canopy.
- The tangled wires raveled into a chaotic mess, frustrating the electrician.
- As the storm approached, the clouds raveled and darkened, threatening to unleash their fury.
FAQs About the word ravel
French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937), a row of unravelled stitches, disentangle, tangle or complicateTo separate or undo the texture of; to
disentangle, unsnarl,unravel, untangle, unwind, untie, loosen,unlace, unbraid,loose
wind, knot,bind, knot, lash, fasten, tie, wind, tie, bind
The intricate threads of the tapestry raveled with time, revealing its faded beauty.
The hiker's shoelaces raveled and became untied as they trudged through the wilderness.
The old woman's hands raveled the yarn into a ball, preparing it for a new knitted project.
The mystery unraveled slowly, with each new clue leading to another piece of the puzzle.
