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Meaning of unravelling

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

unravelling

verb

Definitions

  1. To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

    Example: Mother couldn't unravel the ball of wool after the cat had played with it.

  2. (of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.

  3. To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.

    Example: to unravel a mystery

  4. To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

    Example: to unravel the broad consensus which was created

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of becoming unravelled