bebled

/ˈbɛbləd/

Definitions

1. verb

to become or make something become matted or tangled, often with threads or fibers.

“The yarn bebled after being exposed to the rain.”

2. verb

to cause something to become matted or tangled, often with threads or fibers.

“The machine bebled the fabric, making it difficult to clean.”

3. noun

a place where something has become matted or tangled, especially threads or fibers.

“The bebled area of the sweater was difficult to repair.”

Synonyms

  • mat
  • tangle

Antonyms

  • unravel
  • untangle