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fray 1
(frā)n.
1. A fight; a brawl. See Synonyms at brawl.
2. A heated dispute or intensely competitive situation: "Minneapolis became the latest battleground in the fray over bio-engineering as hundreds of protesters took to the streets" (Todd Wilkinson).
3. A military engagement; a battle.
tr.v. frayed, fray·ing, frays Archaic
1. To alarm; frighten.
2. To drive away.
[Middle English frai, shortening of affrai; see affray.]
fray 2
(frā)v. frayed, fray·ing, frays
v.tr.
1. To strain; chafe: repeated noises that fray the nerves.
2. To wear away (the edges of fabric, for example) by rubbing.
v.intr.
To become worn away or tattered along the edges.
n.
A frayed or threadbare spot, as on fabric.
[Middle English fraien, to wear, bruise, from Old French fraier, to rub, from Latin fricāre.]
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frayed
(freɪd)adj
1. (of fabrics or clothing) unravelling at the edges from damage or wear
2. (of temper, nerves, patience, etc) under great strain
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Adj. | 1. | frayed - worn away or tattered along the edges; "frayed cuffs" worn - affected by wear; damaged by long use; "worn threads on the screw"; "a worn suit"; "the worn pockets on the jacket" |
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frayed
adjective
1. worn, ragged, worn out, tattered, threadbare, worn thin, out at elbows a shapeless and frayed jumper
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frayed
[freɪd] ADJ1. [cloth, garment, cuff,] → deshilachado, raído; [rope] → desgastado
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