Fraying
/ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Fraying
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
- To bear the expense of; to defray.
- To rub.
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