fray

Meanings

• noun

  The unraveling or wearing away of the edges of fabric or other material, often due to use or aging.

  - "The fray on the edges of the old rug revealed its age."
  - "The fray on the hem of her dress was caused by constant wear."

• verb

  To come apart at the edges or seams, often due to wear or damage.

  - "The rope began to fray as it aged."
  - "The fabric of the old shirt had frayed after years of use."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /fɹeɪ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fray
play , stray , pray , ballet , decay

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Variants

List of all variants of fray that leads to same result
fray , frays , frayed , fraying , above the fray , tempers begin to fray

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Etymology

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Old English frægan, from frēogan ‘to rub, wear away, abrade’. Related to fraen ‘edge, border’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fray' is also used in heraldry to describe the edges of a coat of arms.

2. The word 'fray' is related to the word 'frayed', which means 'worn or frayed'.

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Related Concepts

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1. wear and tear: The gradual deterioration or damage of an object due to use or age.

2. edge: The outer boundary or border of an object or area.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'fray' has been used to describe the edge or border of something, such as a battlefield or a piece of fabric. It can also symbolize the deterioration or decay of something over time.

How to Memorize "fray"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of fabric or rope that is starting to come apart at the edges.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fray' with the concept of edges or borders coming apart.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'fray' starts with the letter 'f', as in 'fabric' or 'fringe'.

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