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- Dictionaryfray/freɪ/
verb
- 1. (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing: "cheap fabric soon frays" Similar
- 2. (of a male deer) rub (a bush or small tree) with the head in order to remove the velvet from newly formed antlers, or to mark territory during the rut: "bucks mark their territory by fraying small trees"
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FRAY definition: 1. to become or to cause the threads in cloth or rope to become slightly separated, forming loose…. Learn more.
verb (used without object) to wear into loose, raveled threads or fibers, as cloth; ravel out: My sweater frayed at the elbows. to become strained or stressed: Jealousy could be a sign that your relationship is fraying. to rub against something: tall grass fraying against my knees.
The word fray is all about friction. A frayed rope has been rubbed so much its fibers are wearing away. People experiencing friction are involved in a fray, or a noisy fight.
The fray is an exciting or challenging activity, situation, or argument that you are involved in. There will have to be a second round of voting when new candidates can enter the fray. He would be inspiring young people to get into the political fray.
fray. ( freɪ) vb. 1. to wear or cause to wear away into tatters or loose threads, esp at an edge or end. 2. to make or become strained or irritated. 3. to rub or chafe (another object) or (of two objects) to rub against one another. n. a frayed place, as in cloth.
FRAY definition: 1. If material or clothing frays, or if it is frayed, the threads at the edge break and become…. Learn more.
Definition of fray noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. If something such as cloth or rope frays, or if something frays it, its threads or fibers start to come apart from each other and spoil its appearance. [...] 2. If your nerves or your temper fray, or if something frays them, you become nervous or easily annoyed because of mental strain and anxiety. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'fray'
Definition of fray verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A heated dispute or intensely competitive situation. American Heritage. A frayed place, as in cloth. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A military engagement; a battle. American Heritage. (archaic) Fright. Wiktionary. Synonyms: disturbance. ruffle. affray. rumble. fracas. ruction. row. free-for-all. donnybrook. broil.
