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unravelling

/ʌnˈrævlɪŋ/ /ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/

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verb

Desenredar, deshacer

To separate the threads (of); disentangle.

Examples :

"The cat was happily unravelling the ball of yarn. "

El gato estaba felizmente desenredando la madeja de lana.

process action situation

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verb

Deshilacharse, deshacerse

(of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the sleeve, leaving loose yarn everywhere. "

El viejo suéter se estaba deshilachando en la manga, dejando hilo suelto por todas partes.

material process structure

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verb

Desenredar, resolver, aclarar

To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.

Examples :

"to unravel a mystery"

resolver un misterio

process action outcome

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verb

Desenredar, deshacer, confundir

To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.

Examples :

"to unravel the broad consensus which was created"

desenredar el amplio consenso que se creó

action process condition situation

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verb

Deshacerse, derrumbarse

To become undone; to collapse.

Examples :

"The old sweater was unravelling at the seam. "

El viejo suéter se estaba deshaciendo en la costura.

process condition situation action

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noun

Desenredar, deshilachar

The act of becoming unravelled

Examples :

"The old sweater's unravelling became noticeable after only a few wears. "

El deshilachado del viejo suéter se hizo notable después de solo unos pocos usos.

process action event