raveler

rav·el

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Definitions of raveler word

verb with object raveler to disentangle or unravel the threads or fibers of (a woven or knitted fabric, rope, etc.). 1
verb with object raveler to tangle or entangle. 1
verb with object raveler to involve; confuse; perplex. 1
verb with object raveler to make clear; unravel (often followed by out). 1
verb without object raveler to become disjoined thread by thread or fiber by fiber; fray. 1
verb without object raveler to become tangled. 1

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85, ravel is from the Dutch word rafelen

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adjective

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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