ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fraying

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Fraying is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of fray.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of fray.

More Meanings

  1. Frayed material.
  2. The skin which a deer frays from its horns.

Example Sentences

Any frayings of rope should be removed.
For by his slot , his entries , and his port , His frayings , fewmets , he doth promise sport

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include frazzle, disturbance, scratch, affray, chafe, rub.

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