What is another word for ravelings?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈavəlɪŋz] (IPA) 
Ravelings is a word that is often used to describe the small threads or fibers that are left behind after a piece of fabric has been cut or torn. However, there are many other words that can be used to describe these bits of fabric, including frayed edges, stray fibers, loose threads, snags, and tangles. Each of these synonyms conveys a slightly different image, but all share the same basic concept of small bits of fabric that have become detached from their original source. Whether you are talking about the frayed edges of a scarf or the stray fibers of a carpet, there are many different ways to describe the ravelings that are left behind by fabric.
