Ravelly
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 tangly; entwined like fibres
"Linen is usually pretty ravelly; wool is all right if it is preshrunk completely and is closely woven."
Example
More examples"Linen is usually pretty ravelly; wool is all right if it is preshrunk completely and is closely woven."
Etymology
From ravel + -y.
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