fraying

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key):/ˈfɹeɪ.ɪŋ/

Verb

fraying

1. presentparticipleandgerundoffray

Noun

fraying(pluralfrayings)

1. Frayed material.

   Anyfrayingsof rope should be removed.

2. Theskinwhich adeerfraysfrom itshorns.
   • 1641,Ben Jonson,The Sad Shepherd:

     For by his slot, his entries, and his port, Hisfrayings,fewmets, he doth promise sport

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