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What does unravel mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word unravel? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To separate the threads (of); disentangle.
  2. (intransitive) (of threads, etc.) To become separated; (of something woven, knitted, etc.) to come apart.
  3. (transitive, figuratively) To clear from complication or difficulty; to unfold; to solve.
  4. (transitive, figuratively) To separate the connected or united parts of; to throw into disorder; to confuse.
  5. (intransitive, figuratively) To become undone; to collapse.
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Numerous radiometric age determinations are now available to help unravel the evolution of the East Greenland Caledonide orogen.
Napoleon has with him scholars, including antiquarians and linguists, whose job it is to unravel the mysteries of ancient Egypt.
Punters can also run a sweepstake with their own special online kit, learn the jargon of racecards or unravel the mysteries of the tic-tac man.
One agency attempting to unravel the tangle is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
It threatens to unravel a deal over the long-running pay dispute which led to an all-out strike.
Chamomile was used throughout history as a stress antidote to unravel nerves and irritability.

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