ravels

[US]/[ˈrɛvəlz]/
[UK]/[ˈrɛvəlz]/

Translation

n.A length of thread or yarn that has come loose from a fabric; a loose end.; A series of misfortunes.
v.To become undone or unwound.; To disentangle or unwind.; To become emotionally distressed or overwhelmed.

Phrases & Collocations

ravels exposed

raveling thread

ravels undone

ravels appear

ravels fray

ravels loose

ravels show

raveling yarn

ravels catch

ravels spill

Example Sentences

the sweater had loose ravels that needed to be secured.

she carefully examined the ravels on the antique rug.

he noticed several unraveling ravels on the knitted scarf.

the loose ravels were a sign of the fabric's age.

she trimmed the ravels to prevent further damage.

the child pulled at the ravels of the blanket.

he used a needle to secure the ravels on the cushion cover.

the unraveling ravels threatened to ruin the whole garment.

she found several ravels after washing the wool sweater.

the ravels indicated a weakness in the fabric's weave.

he carefully cut away the ravels to avoid snagging.

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