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fraying

/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

frayingnoun

Translations

обтрепывание

The fraying at the edges of the carpet made it look old.

Обтрепывание краев ковра делало его старым.

изнашивание

The fraying of the fabric was noticeable after several washes.

Изнашивание ткани было заметно после нескольких стирок.

Additional translations

потрепанность

растрепанность

Definitions

The process of a fabric or material becoming worn at the edges, typically resulting in threads coming loose.

The fraying on the edges of the old quilt gave it a rustic charm.

The gradual deterioration or weakening of something intangible, such as a relationship, nerves, or social cohesion.

There was a noticeable fraying of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Synonyms

frayinggerund / present participle

/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is becoming worn or unraveling at the edges.

Definitions

Becoming worn, ragged, or unraveling at the edges.

He tugged at the fraying cuff of his denim jacket.

Synonyms

wearing thin

coming apart

frayverb

fraying

Герундий

frayed

Прошедшее простое время

frayed

Причастие прошедшего времени

fraying

Герундий

/freɪ/

Translations

изнашиваться

The fabric began to fray at the edges.

Ткань начала изнашиваться по краям.

раздражать

The constant noise started to fray his nerves.

Постоянный шум начал раздражать его нервы.

Definitions

To wear away or unravel the edge of a fabric or rope through constant rubbing or strain.

The rope began to fray after being used for several months.

To become strained or stressed, often leading to a breakdown in composure or patience.

As the deadline approached, her nerves began to fray.

(Archaic) To frighten or alarm.

The sudden cry in the dark would fray even the bravest soul.

Synonyms

fraynoun

Definitions

A situation of intense activity, typically one involving conflict or competition.

The political fray was heating up as the election day approached.

A fight, battle, or skirmish.

The soldiers were eager to join the fray and prove their bravery.

An unravelled or worn spot on fabric; a place where material has frayed.

The cuffs showed a nasty fray where the threads had come loose.