raveling

[US]/ˈrævlɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈrævlɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.something that is untangled or unraveled; entanglement
v.to tangle; to unravel; to fall apart (present participle of ravel)

Phrases & Collocations

raveling thread

raveling yarn

raveling fabric

raveling edges

raveling rope

raveling lace

raveling knot

raveling seam

raveling fibers

Example Sentences

the raveling of the yarn made it difficult to knit.

she noticed the raveling of the fabric after washing it.

the raveling edges of the carpet were a tripping hazard.

he spent hours fixing the raveling thread on his shirt.

the raveling of the rope made it less secure.

raveling can occur when the fabric is not properly handled.

she was frustrated by the raveling of her knitting project.

the raveling of the old book's pages made it hard to read.

he carefully trimmed the raveling threads from his jacket.

raveling can ruin the appearance of a handmade item.

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