Frays
Pronunciation: /ˈfreɪ/
Frays (verb)
- To make the edges of cloth become loose and worn.
- To make someone feel stressed or annoyed.
Examples
- The edges of the old blanket began to fray.
- After many washes, the cuffs of the shirt started to fray.
Common collocations: fray at the edges, fray over time, fray nerves, fray tempers, enter the fray
Frays (noun)
- A noisy fight or argument involving many people.
Examples
- He was eager to join the fray.
- The fray in the marketplace drew a crowd.