or rav′el·ling
- the act of something that ravels or is raveled
- anything raveled; esp., a thread raveled from knitted or woven material
She only wears her shorts that are raveling to do DIY projects around the house.
Raveling, sometimes spelled ravelling, is defined as the act of a thread or fiber pulling away from yarn or cloth.
An example of a raveling is a thread that has pulled away from the cut edge of a pair of woven shorts.
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noun
A thread or fiber that has become separated from a woven material.
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Verb
- Present participle of ravel.
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Sentence Examples
- To keep the fabric from raveling, either sew the edges on a sewing machine or use one of the products sold to prevent fraying.
- Finishing will prevent raveling which can, in time, cause the seam to break apart.
- To avoid raveling, try using pinking shears on your fabric instead of scissors.