FRAY


Meaning of FRAY in English

(~s, ~ing, ~ed)

1.

If something such as cloth or rope ~s, or if something ~s it, its threads or fibres start to come apart from each other and spoil its appearance.

The fabric is very fine or ~s easily...

The stitching had begun to ~ at the edges...

Her washing machine tends to ~ edges on intricate designs.

...~ing edges in the stair carpet...

He wore ~ed jeans and cowboy shirts.

VERB: V, V at n, V n, V-ing, V-ed

2.

If your nerves or your temper ~, or if something ~s them, you become nervous or easily annoyed because of mental strain and anxiety.

Tempers began to ~ as the two teams failed to score...

This kind of living was beginning to ~ her nerves.

VERB: V, V n

3.

The ~ 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 ~...

He would be inspiring young people to get into the political ~.

N-SING: the N

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