unravel
//ʌnˈrævəl//
Verb
unravelInfinitive
unravelPresent tense
unraveledPast tense
unraveledPast participle
unravelingPresent participle
unravelsThird-person singular
1
To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads; to disentangle or separate strands.
The cat unraveled the ball of yarn while playing.
2
To investigate and solve or explain something complicated or puzzling.
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
3
To begin to fail or collapse; to fall apart.
Their marriage began to unravel after years of disagreements.