Ply and Ravel out

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Ply verb - To bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively.

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Ravel out is an antonym for ply.

Nearby Word: plying

Ravel out verb - To separate the various strands of.

Usage example: since the sweater is too small, you could ravel the yarn out and make something else with it

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Ply is an antonym for ravel out.

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