raveling

R1A1V4E1L1I1N1G2

A form of ravel — To entwine or tangle (something) confusedly; to entangle.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of ravel
nounraveling (plural ravelings)

plural ravelings

  1. alternativeAlternative form of ravelling.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric

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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “raveling,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/raveling.

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