Ravel out

verb

To untangle or unravel something.

She had to ravel out the knots in the yarn before she could start knitting.
Visual representation of "ravel out" - To untangle or unravel something.

Often appears as...

  • ravel out knots
  • ravel out problems
verb

To resolve or work out a complex situation or problem.

We spent hours in the meeting trying to ravel out the inconsistencies in our project plan.
Visual representation of "ravel out" - To resolve or work out a complex situation or problem.

Often appears as...

  • ravel out inconsistencies
  • ravel out issues
verb

To become clear or understandable.

After studying under an experienced tutor, the complex math problems began to ravel out for him.
Visual representation of "ravel out" - To become clear or understandable.

Often appears as...

  • ravel out problems
  • ravel out complexities
verb

To untangle or unravel something.

She had to ravel out the knots in the yarn before she could start knitting.
Visual representation of "ravel out" - To untangle or unravel something.

Often appears as...

  • ravel out knots
  • ravel out problems
verb

To resolve or work out a complex situation or problem.

We spent hours in the meeting trying to ravel out the inconsistencies in our project plan.
Visual representation of "ravel out" - To resolve or work out a complex situation or problem.

Often appears as...

  • ravel out inconsistencies
  • ravel out issues
verb

To become clear or understandable.

After studying under an experienced tutor, the complex math problems began to ravel out for him.
Visual representation of "ravel out" - To become clear or understandable.

Often appears as...

  • ravel out problems
  • ravel out complexities
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Action

Used when actually untangling objects like strings or threads.

Illustration for Physical Action
She carefully raveled out the tangled headphones.
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Start to Finish

Often implies a process from beginning to end to fix something jumbled.

Illustration for Start to Finish
He raveled out the entire sweater to correct the pattern error.
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Patience Required

Implies a tedious or careful effort to untangle or make clear.

Illustration for Patience Required
Raveling out the fairy lights took hours.
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Physical Action

Used when actually untangling objects like strings or threads.

Illustration for Physical Action
She carefully raveled out the tangled headphones.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Start to Finish

Often implies a process from beginning to end to fix something jumbled.

Illustration for Start to Finish
He raveled out the entire sweater to correct the pattern error.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Patience Required

Implies a tedious or careful effort to untangle or make clear.

Illustration for Patience Required
Raveling out the fairy lights took hours.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Action

Used when actually untangling objects like strings or threads.

Illustration for Physical Action
She carefully raveled out the tangled headphones.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Start to Finish

Often implies a process from beginning to end to fix something jumbled.

Illustration for Start to Finish
He raveled out the entire sweater to correct the pattern error.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Patience Required

Implies a tedious or careful effort to untangle or make clear.

Illustration for Patience Required
Raveling out the fairy lights took hours.
Visual representation of the word "Ravel out"

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