Difference between Unravel and Unknot

UNRAVEL vs UNKNOT: NOUN

In knot theory, a loop that is not knotted.
In knot theory, a knot that can be unraveled in three-dimensional space into an untangled loop without cutting it or intersecting it with itself.

To disentangle or separate, as threads; especially, to take out the threads of (textile material). See ravel.
To clear from complication or difficulty; unriddle; unfold.
To separate the connected or united parts of; throw into disorder.
To be unfolded; be disentangled.
To unfold or bring to a denouement, as the plot or intrigue of a play.

Elucidate, Undo, Undermine, Disentangle, Decipher, Crumble, Disintegrate, Ravel out, Run, Ravel, Ravel, Unscramble, Unknot, Unpick, Untangle

Abrade, Raveled, Entangle, Untwist, Feaze, Knotting, Contrive, Retie, Untie, Unknotted, Disentangle, Unscramble, Unpick, Unravel, Untangle

Discover, Reveal, Solve, Dismantle, Elucidate, Undo, Undermine, Disentangle, Decipher, Crumble, Disintegrate, Run, Unscramble, Unknot, Untangle

Weave, Abrade, Raveled, Entangle, Untwist, Feaze, Knotting, Contrive, Retie, Untie, Unknotted, Disentangle, Unscramble, Unravel, Untangle

Unravel the truth, but make it look messy.
It is to unravel an page of Converging.
British army waited for the rebels to unravel.
We must unmask attempts to unravel the reform.
The Old Testament also helps unravel this line.
A mystery for future presidential scholars to unravel.
However, there are many questions yet to unravel.
Pull the stitches off your needle and unravel.
There is concern that failure to deal with these challenges early on may serve to unravel or begin to unravel the nonproliferation regime.
Anxiety free: Unravel your fears before they unravel you.

For instance, the Alexander polynomial can be used to distinguish the trefoil knot from the figure-of-eight knot and the unknot (a simple loop).
And they are not likely to see it end before a Superior Court judge gets a chance to unknot the situation Aug.
The meds are finally starting to unknot some of the muscles and slow the spasms.
To unknot, to cut away the knots of trees.
Win a useful sailing tool to unknot them!