What is another word for ravelling?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈavəlɪŋ] (IPA)

Ravelling refers to the process of unraveling or untangling threads or fabrics. It is often used in textile-related contexts. Some synonyms for ravelling include fraying, unraveling, unwinding, untangling, and disentangling. These words imply a process of separating fibers or threads that have become entwined, snarled, or otherwise interwoven. Other related synonyms that might be used in different contexts include unravelment, unweaving, deconstruction, and separation. In some cases, the word fraying might be preferred over ravelling, especially when referring to the edges of fabrics or materials that have become worn or ragged, as opposed to more complicated and dense tangles.

Synonyms for Ravelling:

  • n.

    ravelling
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What are the hypernyms for Ravelling?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Ravelling

"He sits ravelling out his life into a multitude of golden threads," went on Ferdinand with a bow, his steely eyes trying to look gentle.
"The Great Hunger"
Johan Bojer
Was he ravelling out his life into golden threads that vanished and were forgotten?
"The Great Hunger"
Johan Bojer
She was the beginning of several desirable things, but the pattern was in no instance finished, and was always ravelling out on one side or the other.
"From Jest to Earnest"
E. P. Roe

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