Ravel out and Tie

Ravel out

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

Tie is an antonym for ravel out.

Tie

Tie verb - To gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord.

Ravel out is an antonym for tie.

Nearby Word: tied
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