Unravel Definition

ŭn-răvəl
unraveled, unraveling, unravelled, unravelling, unravels
verb
unraveled, unraveling, unravelled, unravelling, unravels
To undo or ravel the entangled, knitted, or woven threads of.
Unraveled the sweater.
American Heritage
To undo (something woven or tangled); untangle or separate the threads of.
Webster's New World
To fall apart, disintegrate, collapse, etc.
Too much drinking can cause your whole life to unravel.
Webster's New World
To make clear of confusion or involvement; solve.
Webster's New World
To clarify the elements of (something mysterious or baffling); solve.
The detective unraveled the mystery.
American Heritage
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