Associations to the word «Unravelling»

Wiktionary

UNRAVEL, verb. To separate the threads (of); disentangle
UNRAVEL, verb. (intransitive) to become undone; to collapse
UNRAVEL, verb. (figurative) To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.
UNRAVEL, verb. (figurative) To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

Dictionary definition

UNRAVEL, verb. Become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of; "unravel the thread".
UNRAVEL, verb. Disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?".
UNRAVEL, verb. Become undone; "the sweater unraveled".

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope