FRAYING — Definition of FRAYING
verb
1
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.
2
To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)
3
Frighten; alarm
4
To bear the expense of; to defray.
noun
1
Frayed material.
Any frayings of rope should be removed.
2
The skin which a deer frays from its horns.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/fray
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