fray
noun
1. a noisy fight
Similar word(s): affray, disturbance, ruffle
Definition categories: act, combat, fight, fighting, scrap
Sentences with fray as a noun:
- Though they did not know the reason for the dispute, they did not hesitate to leap into the fray.
verb
1. wear away by rubbing
- The friction frayed the sleeve
Similar word(s): frazzle
Definition categories: contact, break, bust, wear
2. cause friction
Similar word(s): chafe, fret, rub, scratch
Definition categories: contact, adjoin, meet, touch
Sentences with fray as a verb:
- The ribbon frayed at the cut end.
- The stressful day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)