Definition of ravel

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Ravel (v. t.) To separate or undo the texture of; to take apart; to untwist; to unweave or unknit; -- often followed by out; as, to ravel a twist; to ravel out a stocking..

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Lane :: Lane (n.) A passageway between fences or hedges which is not traveled as a highroad; an alley between buildings; a narrow way among trees, rocks, and other natural obstructions; hence, in a general sense, a narrow passageway; as, a lane between lines of men, or through a field of ice..
Overcast :: Overcast (v. t.) To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling..
Cacolet :: Cacolet (n.) A chair, litter, or other contrivance fitted to the back or pack saddle of a mule for carrying travelers in mountainous districts, or for the transportation of the sick and wounded of an army..
Moderate :: Moderate (a.) Limited as to degree of progress; as, to travel at moderate speed..
Till :: Till (n.) A deposit of clay, sand, and gravel, without lamination, formed in a glacier valley by means of the waters derived from the melting glaciers; -- sometimes applied to alluvium of an upper river terrace, when not laminated, and appearing as if formed in the same manner..
Pedestrianize :: Pedestrianize (v. i.) To practice walking; to travel on foot.
Canoeman :: Canoeman (n.) One who uses a canoe; one who travels in a canoe.
Commute :: Commute (v. i.) To pay, or arrange to pay, in gross instead of part by part; as, to commute for a year's travel over a route..
Fuzzy :: Fuzzy (n.) Not firmly woven; that ravels.
Postmaster :: Postmaster (n.) One who has charge of a station for the accommodation of travelers; one who supplies post horses.
Roadside :: Roadside (n.) Land adjoining a road or highway; the part of a road or highway that borders the traveled part. Also used ajectively.
Graveling :: Graveling (n.) Alt. of Gravellin.
Wander :: Wander (v. t.) To travel over without a certain course; to traverse; to stroll through.
Untraveled :: Untraveled (a.) Having never visited foreign countries; not having gained knowledge or experience by travel; as, an untraveled Englishman..
Gravel :: Gravel (v. t.) To check or stop; to embarrass; to perplex.
Outtravel :: Outtravel (v. t.) To exceed in speed o/ distance traveled.
Steam :: Steam (v. i.) To move or travel by the agency of steam.
Redoubt :: Redoubt (n.) In permanent works, an outwork placed within another outwork. See F and i in Illust. of Ravelin..
Ravel :: Ravel (v. i.) To fall into perplexity and confusion.
Caravel :: Caravel (n.) A Turkish man-of-war.
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