Associations to the word «Frayed»
Noun
- Cuff
- Hem
- Trouser
- Nerve
- Collar
- Rope
- Sweater
- Temper
- Overcoat
- Frock
- Shirt
- Sleeve
- Lace
- Braid
- Thread
- Rag
- Flannel
- Edge
- Cord
- Burglar
- Seam
- Robe
- Nylon
- Jacket
- Coat
- Wisp
- Sanity
- Snapping
- Garment
- Embroidery
- Skirt
- Strand
- Sandal
- Carpet
- Pant
- Towel
- Blouse
- Strap
- Tunic
- Elbow
- Knot
- Fold
- Ribbon
- Sticking
- Politeness
- Waistcoat
- Boots
- Cloak
- Vest
- Hat
- Cloth
- Shoe
- Cable
- Frustration
- Sock
- Cigar
- Boot
- Glove
- Glad
- Clothes
- Slipper
- Patience
- Weariness
Adjective
Wiktionary
FRAYED, adjective. Unravelled, worn at the end or edge.
FRAYED, verb. Simple past tense and past participle of fray
Dictionary definition
FRAYED, adjective. Worn away or tattered along the edges; "frayed cuffs".
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.