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unravel
verb un·rav·el \ˌən-ˈra-vəl\
: to cause the separate threads of something to come apart
: to find the correct explanation for (something that is difficult to understand)
: to fail or begin to fail
Full Definition of UNRAVEL
transitive verb
1
a : to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle b : to cause to come apart by or as if by separating the threads of
2
: to resolve the intricacy, complexity, or obscurity of : clear up <unravel a mystery>
intransitive verb
: to become unraveled
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First Known Use of UNRAVEL
1603
UNRAVEL Defined for Kids
unravel
verb un·rav·el \ˌən-ˈra-vəl\
un·rav·eled or un·rav·elledun·rav·el·ing or un·rav·el·ling
Definition of UNRAVEL for Kids
1
: to separate the threads of : untangle
2
: solve <She unraveled the mystery.>
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