Tease Apart (Verb)
Meaning
Disentangle and raise the fibers of; "tease wool".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- To tease apart the tangled threads required patience and skill.
- The craftsman took the time to tease apart the delicate fibers of the rare silk.
- She gently began to tease apart the woollen strands, unmatting the individual threads.
- The textile artist learned to tease apart the flax, producing soft and pliable fibres.
- Working slowly, the weaver teased apart the twisted end of the fine yarn.