unravel

v 1: become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or

threads of; "the sweater unravelled" [syn: {unknot}, {unscramble},

{untangle}, {unpick}] [ant: {ravel}, {ravel}]

2: disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?" "unravel the

ball or yarn" [syn: {ravel}, {ravel out}]

3: become undone, as of clothes such as knitted fabrics; "the

sweater unraveled" [syn: {run}]