Associations to the word «Fraying»

FRAY, noun. Affray; broil; contest; combat; brawl; melee.

FRAY, noun. (archaic) fright

FRAY, verb. (intransitive) To unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

FRAY, verb. (intransitive) (figuratively) To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

FRAY, verb. (transitive) (archaic) frighten; alarm

FRAY, verb. (transitive) To bear the expense of; to defray.

FRAY, verb. (intransitive) To rub.

FRAY, noun. A noisy fight.

FRAY, verb. Wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve".

FRAY, verb. Cause friction; "my sweater scratches".