Ravelly

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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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