Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ravel

verb
/ˈrævəl/
Definition
To tangle or become entangled.
Examples
  • She tried to ravel the yarn but ended up making a bigger knot.
  • The mystery began to ravel as more clues were discovered.
Meaning
Ravel refers to the process of tangling something or making it more complex, or it can mean to undo something that is woven or knotted.
Synonyms
  • entangle
  • tangle
  • unravel
  • complexify