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• present participle of ravel.

raveling

American  

[rav-uh-ling] / ˈræv ə lɪŋ /

especially British, ravelling

noun

1. something raveled out, as a thread drawn or separated from a knitted or woven fabric.

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Etymology

Origin of raveling

First recorded in 1650–60; ravel + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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raveling

Meanwhile, Penelope sat at home, weaving and raveling.

From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2022

It’s methodical work, pulling the line in hand-over-hand and raveling it back onto the spools.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 1, 2018

Whatever his fortune, whatever the cut of his garment, there would always be the hem—the tuck and fold that hid his raveling edges; a someone sweet, industrious and loyal to shore him up.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison

She held the raveling in her palm, touched it with her forefinger, and noted its spiraling.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

My mother turned from a foggy log into a slumbering, middle-aged woman, her mouth slightly open and a snore raveling from her throat.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath