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Definition of ravels:

(v) : (transitive) To unwind (a reel of thread, a skein of yarn, etc.); to pull apart (cloth, a seam, etc.); to fray, to unpick, to unravel; also, to pull out (a string of yarn, a thread, etc.) from a piece of fabric, or a skein or reel.
(v) : (transitive) To entwine or tangle (something) confusedly; to entangle.
(v) : (transitive) (also figuratively) Often followed by up: to form (something) out of discrete elements, like weaving fabric from threads; to knit.
(v) : (intransitive) Often followed by out: of a reel of thread or skein of yarn; or a thread on a reel or a string of yarn in a skein, etc.: to become untwisted or unwound.
(v) : (intransitive) (also figuratively) Often followed by out: of clothing, fabric, etc.: to become unwoven; to fray, to unravel.
(v) : (transitive) (figuratively) To confuse or perplex (someone or something).

Definition of ravels:

(v) : (transitive) To unwind (a reel of thread, a skein of yarn, etc.); to pull apart (cloth, a seam, etc.); to fray, to unpick, to unravel; also, to pull out (a string of yarn, a thread, etc.) from a piece of fabric, or a skein or reel.
(v) : (transitive) To entwine or tangle (something) confusedly; to entangle.
(v) : (transitive) (also figuratively) Often followed by up: to form (something) out of discrete elements, like weaving fabric from threads; to knit.
(v) : (intransitive) Often followed by out: of a reel of thread or skein of yarn; or a thread on a reel or a string of yarn in a skein, etc.: to become untwisted or unwound.
(v) : (intransitive) (also figuratively) Often followed by out: of clothing, fabric, etc.: to become unwoven; to fray, to unravel.
(v) : (transitive) (figuratively) To confuse or perplex (someone or something).

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