Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ravelled

verb
/ˈræv(ə)ld/
Definition
Ravelled is the past tense and past participle of ravel, which means to tangle or become complicated.
Examples
  • The yarn had ravelled after being left out for too long.
  • As the story unfolded, it ravelled into a complex narrative.
  • She ravelled the threads of her sweater while knitting.
Meaning
To ravel means to become tangled or entangled, often referring to threads, fibers, or complicated situations.
Synonyms
  • Entangled
  • Twisted
  • Intertwined
  • Unraveled