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fraying

/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

Translations

frayingnoun

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

Synonyms

frayinggerund / present participle

/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

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

Synonyms

wearing thin

coming apart

frayverb

fraying

Gerund

frayed

Past Simple

frayed

Past Participle

fraying

Gerund

/freɪ/

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.

Synonyms

Definitions

frayingnoun

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.

frayinggerund / present participle

Becoming worn, ragged, or unraveling at the edges.

He tugged at the fraying cuff of his denim jacket.

frayverb

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.