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fraying

UK
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

Traduzioni

frayingnoun
The fraying at the edges of the carpet made it look old.
Обтрепывание краев ковра делало его старым.
The fraying of the fabric was noticeable after several washes.
Изнашивание ткани было заметно после нескольких стирок.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
потрепанность
растрепанность
Sinonimi
unraveling
fray
deterioration
wearing
tatter
frayinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming worn or unraveling at the edges.
Sinonimi
wearing thin
crumbling
disintegrating
frayed
unraveling
wearing
tattering
coming apart
frayverb

fraying

Gerund

frayed
Past Simple
frayed
Past Participle
fraying
Gerund
UK
/freɪ/
US
/freɪ/
The fabric began to fray at the edges.
Ткань начала изнашиваться по краям.
The constant noise started to fray his nerves.
Постоянный шум начал раздражать его нервы.
Sinonimi
tatter
unravel
deteriorate
wear
shred
fret

Definizioni

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.
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