Definitions

1. verb

to become or cause something to become disordered, tangled, or confused

“The thread began to ravel, and soon it was impossible to use.”

2. verb

to talk or write about something in a confused or unclear way

“She raved about the movie, but her review was confusing to read.”

3. noun

a loose end or a thread that has come undone

“The ravel in the sweater was easy to fix.”

4. noun

a confusing or unclear statement or speech

“The politician’s ravel in the press conference was widely criticized.”