Definitions

1. noun

A person who ravels or unravels something, such as yarn or fabric, often in preparation for repair or reuse.

“The old sailor was known as a raveller for his skilled hands in mending fishing nets.”

2. noun

A person who causes chaos or destruction, especially in a social or political context.

“The politician was accused of being a raveller of the nation’s social fabric with her divisive policies.”

3. verb

To cause something to become disordered or fall apart, often as a result of external forces.

“The storm raveller the city’s infrastructure, leaving thousands without power.”