fray¹ /frā/

1. To wear off by rubbing
2. To unravel the end or edge of
3. To cause a strain on (eg nerves, temper, etc)

1. To become frayed
2. (of deer, etc) to rub off the velvet from the new antlers

frayˈing noun

1. The action of the verb
2. Frayed-off material

fray at the edges

To wear, (figurative) become problematic or unmanageable, or (of someone's patience or temper) begin to run out

fray² /frā/

1. An affray
2. A brawl
3. A scene of lively action

To frighten

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