Question 1

What does "ravel out" mean?

Accepted Answer

To disentangle or separate threads or fibres that have become knotted.

Question 2

How do you use "ravel out" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

She patiently ravelled out the knotted skein of wool before she could begin knitting.

Question 3

Is "ravel out" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"ravel out" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Somewhat archaic or literary. More common in older British texts. In modern usage, 'unravel' is far more frequent. Note the paradox: 'ravel' and 'unravel' can mean the same thing, which often surprises learners.

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