To fray something is to tear or damage it. The clothes on the clothesline are fraying because the wind is blowing them around.
The cord on the lamp is starting to fray because it's getting worn down.
The paper was starting to fray from the ink that was spilled on it.
verb
To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
verb
To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
verb
Frighten; alarm
verb
To bear the expense of; to defray.
verb
To rub.
noun
Frayed material.
noun
The skin which a deer frays from its horns.
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The Fray axe is definitely of the good.
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The tips of the fringe were frayed.
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The other redesign got thrown into the fray.
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The role of the encyclopedia is to note this, not to enter into the fray.
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I'm may return to the fray in the new year.
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Frank joins the fray in order to escape the explosives.
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Fray Jimenez is considered the apostle of the island of Masbate.
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The song was covered by The Fray in 2007 for the compilation album.
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All at once the lands were removed and scattered in the fray.
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Fray Pedro was the first inquisitor appointed in the New World.