fray (Meaning)
fray (n)
a noisy fight
fray (v)
wear away by rubbing
cause friction
fray (n.)
Affray; broil; contest; combat.
A fret or chafe, as in cloth; a place injured by rubbing.
fray (v. t.)
To frighten; to terrify; to alarm.
To bear the expense of; to defray.
To rub; to wear off, or wear into shreds, by rubbing; to fret, as cloth; as, a deer is said to fray her head.
fray (v. i.)
To rub.
To wear out or into shreads, or to suffer injury by rubbing, as when the threads of the warp or of the woof wear off so that the cross threads are loose; to ravel; as, the cloth frays badly.
Synonyms & Antonyms of fray
fray Sentence Examples
- The frayed edges of the ancient tapestry whispered tales of forgotten times.
- The fierce battle raged on, leaving the once pristine uniforms in a frayed state.
- The frayed nerves of the survivors testified to the horrors they had endured.
- The once-smooth ribbon had become frayed and brittle, a symbol of age and decay.
- The fraying thread threatened to unravel the elaborate embroidery.
- The delicate lace had become frayed and torn, leaving behind a mere whisper of its former beauty.
- The frayed rope swung precariously above the gaping chasm.
- The worn and frayed edges of the book spoke of countless readings and explorations.
- The frayed edges of the petals hinted at the delicate nature of the flower.
- The frayed edges of the tattered flag fluttered in the gentle breeze, a poignant reminder of past sacrifices.
FAQs About the word fray
a noisy fight, wear away by rubbing, cause frictionAffray; broil; contest; combat., To frighten; to terrify; to alarm., To bear the expense of; to defray., To r
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The frayed edges of the ancient tapestry whispered tales of forgotten times.
The fierce battle raged on, leaving the once pristine uniforms in a frayed state.
The frayed nerves of the survivors testified to the horrors they had endured.
The once-smooth ribbon had become frayed and brittle, a symbol of age and decay.
