verbπShareTo (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope."The ribbon frayed at the cut end."materialappearanceconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength)."The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"mindwearconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareFrighten; alarm"The sudden loud noise in the middle of the night was fraying everyone in the house. "mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bear the expense of; to defray."The company is fraying the cost of employees' health insurance. "financebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub."The dog's collar was fraying against the rough fence. "wearmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareFrayed material."Any frayings of rope should be removed."materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe skin which a deer frays from its horns."The biologist collected the fraying from the base of the buck's antlers for DNA analysis. "animalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
