Fray

verb

/fɹeɪ/

Word Frequency: 2.0

Definitions

1.verbTo (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

"The ribbon frayed at the cut end."

2.verbTo cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

"The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"

3.verbFrighten; alarm

4.verbTo bear the expense of; to defray.

5.verbTo rub.

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