— unraveler; esp. Brit., unraveller , n. — unravelment , n.
/un rav"euhl/ , v. , unraveled, unraveling or ( esp. Brit. ) unravelled, unravelling .
v.t.
1. to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.).
2. to free from complication or difficulty; make plain or clear; solve: to unravel a situation; to unravel a mystery.
3. Informal. to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or arrangement).
v.i.
4. to become unraveled.
[ 1595-1605; UN- 2 + RAVEL ]