Definitions

1. verb

to undo or remove something that has been wrapped or covered, especially a web or a fabric.

“The spider carefully unreaved the silk threads from its cocoon.”

2. verb

to unwind or untangle something, especially a thread or a rope.

“She had to unreave the knotted rope to use it for climbing.”

3. noun

the act of unwinding or untangling something.

“The unreave of the rope took several hours to complete.”