ravel
verb (used with object)
to disentangle or unravel the threads or fibers of (a woven or knitted fabric, rope, etc.).
will ravel
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future tenseof ravel.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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Usually there will be a few small areas of the surface that, on account of faulty construction, will ravel or become rutted much earlier than the remainder of the surface.
From American Rural Highways by Agg, T. R. (Thomas Radford)
“He will ravel out,” said the Sea Lady.
From The Sea Lady by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
And we aslant will set our spears, Our good swords dipping free; And we will ravel back the years For love of her and me.
From Embers, Complete by Parker, Gilbert
