Definition of fray
- to wear out or into shreds
Usage examples of fray
The rope began to fray after years of rubbing against the stone wall.
Her jacket sleeves started to fray at the cuffs.
Cheap towels may fray quickly if they are washed every day.
Term
fray v
Fray means to wear out or into shreds. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.