Fraying
Pronunciation: /ˈfreɪɪŋ/
Fraying (noun)
- The process of threads coming loose at the edge of cloth.
- The gradual weakening or breaking of a relationship or situation.
Examples
- The fraying on the old jeans was noticeable.
- She repaired the fraying on the couch cushion.
Common collocations: fraying edges, prevent fraying, fraying relationship, signs of fraying, fray the edges
Fraying (verb)
- To cause threads to come loose at the edge of cloth.
- To gradually weaken or damage a relationship or situation.
Examples
- The constant washing is fraying the fabric.
- She noticed the edges fraying after use.