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The correct spelling is fray.
How to pronounce fray
/fɹeɪ/
verbIPA: /fɹeɪ/
Say it like: Fraee
The correct spelling is fray. To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope. For example: "The ribbon frayed at the cut end."
Usage Examples
“The ribbon frayed at the cut end.”
“The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)”
“Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
- 2.To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
- 3.Frighten; alarm
- 4.To bear the expense of; to defray.
- 5.To rub.
noun
- 1.A fight or argument
- 2.Fright.
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