Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ravelling
noun
/ˈræv.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of tangling or becoming tangled, often used in reference to threads or fibers.
Examples
- The ravelling of the old sweater made it unsuitable for wearing.
- The artist used the technique of ravelling to create a unique texture in her painting.
- After some time, the rope began to show signs of ravelling at the ends.
Meaning
Ravelling refers to the process or the result of something being frayed or coming apart, particularly in textiles or fibers.
Synonyms
- unwinding
- fraying
- tangling
