Ravellings
/ˈrævəlɪŋz/noun
Loose threads or tangled fragments that have come undone from a fabric or cord.
Did you know?The core word behind *ravel* has long been tied to the idea of entangling or snarling, which means English preserves a tiny spell of disorder every time you talk about something “raveling” apart.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
ME
ravelen
“to tangle, entangle, or become tangled”
15th Century
English
ravelyng
“a tangled mass; the act or result of becoming tangled”
Early Modern English
English
raveling
“a loose thread or frayed strand”
Modern English
English
ravellings
“loose threads or fragments that have come away from a fabric”