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Ravel Definition & Meaning

ravel
noun
  1. French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937)
  2. a row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking"
verb
  1. disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?"
  2. tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"

"Ravel" in song lyrics

See how ravel is used in real songs:

  • "And make you strip and travel just take our lips and ravel"
    Mountain Brothers — Dig It
  • "liberty ravel"
    AOL — AOL
  • "andrea ravel"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does ravel mean?
French composer and exponent of Impressionism (1875-1937) a row of unravelled stitches; "she got a run in her stocking" disentangle; "can you unravel the mystery?" tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"
What part of speech is ravel?
Ravel is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does ravel have?
Ravel has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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