What does RAVEL mean?

Parts of Speech

Ravel is a verb.

Definitions

Ravel means to become tangled or unravelled, or to disentangle or untangle something that is tangled or knotted.

Pronunciations

US: rah-vuhl

UK: rav-uhl

Origin and Usage

The word ravel comes from the Middle English word "ravellen," which means to entangle or confuse. It has been in use since the 14th century and is still commonly used today.

Synonyms

• Unravel
• Untangle
• Unknot
• Disentangle

Related Words

• Knave
• Crave
• Brave
• Carve
• Chave

Example Sentences

• She tried to ravel the tangled thread, but it only became more knotted.
• He carefully raveled the yarn to create a beautiful knit sweater.
• The detective tried to ravel the clues together to solve the mystery.