FRAYING
/ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/
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Definition
/ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/
verb
- To (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.”
- To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).“The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)”
- Frighten; alarm
noun
- Frayed material.“Any frayings of rope should be removed.”
- The skin which a deer frays from its horns.
Source: Wiktionary
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