Raveling (Noun)
Meaning
A bit of fiber that has become separated from woven fabric.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The sweater wouldn't last long with that loose thread and the surrounding fabric was already showing signs of raveling.
- She gently pulled the raveling yarn, allowing it to unwrap slowly as she worked on repairing the damaged area.
- When she touched the old jersey with her hand, she noticed the material beginning to show spots of raveling.
- After a few months of wear and tear, the once neat seam on the jacket had started to develop tiny patches of raveling.
- While wearing that worn coat for one winter didn't appear to be a problem, the frayed and raveling sides told a story of imminent disintegration.