Word Finder - fray

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To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.

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The ribbon frayed at the cut end.

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To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).

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The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)

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Frighten; alarm

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To bear the expense of; to defray.

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To rub.

Martha jumped into the fray.

Sometimes the material on lawn furniture can fray, making it feel rough to the touch.

Going out into the fray is one thing, but going unprepared is another.

On the eve of the fray Papineau sought safety in flight, followed by the leading spirits of the movement.

The answer is not to urge the most powerful ruling classes, with the most destructive weaponry, to join the fray.

The Fleet withdrew and Rear-Admiral Carden retired from the fray, sick, both mentally and physically.

Wind, rain and, in some areas, even snow take their toll on outdoor furniture causing fabrics to fade and fray, strapping to stretch or bolts to break.

It was a rectangular platform on which the standard of the city and an altar were erected; priests held services on the altar before the battle, and the trumpeters beside them encouraged the fighters to the fray.

He enrolled as his bodyguard fifty-two heroes who burned for the fray.

The vampire slapped the grinning God on the back of the head and shoved him back into the fray.

On lap seven Marshall had a moment on the approach to Radar and stopped before rejoining the fray.

Thought I would enter the fray with a few thoughts on the question of banning smoking.

On three separate occasions he had to send Fray Alfonso Badaja to defend his acts before the Holy See.

Bolingbroke retired baffled and disappointed from the fray to France in June, residing principally at the château of Argeville near Fontainebleau.

Just then the Meletian schism, which arose over the relation of the orthodox to Arian bishops and to those baptized by Arians, distressed the church at Antioch (see Meletius Of ANTioex), and Jerome as usual eagerly joined the fray.

It dates from the creation of the bishopric of Mexico in 1530, with Fray Juan de Zumarraga as bishop, although two previous creations had been proclaimed at Rome, that of Yucatan in 1518 and Puebla in 1525.

Toss a smoke grenade into the fray and smoke slowly begins to billow outwards, until it consumes the entire area.

Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Charles Kennedy, and inevitably John Prescott all waded into the fray.

Fleece, also known as polar fleece or microfleece, does not fray when cut.

Whole groups of people can join the fray all from the safety of their own terminal.

Now he has been given a fortnight's unpaid leave to return to the political fray.

Give yourself plenty of space - It's easy to get carried away and try to build enough bed to make lounging above the fray more comfortable, but keep the mattress and railings at least 30 inches from the ceiling - more if you can manage it.

Over a period of time, the twist will fray and the yarn will be crushed underneath foot traffic, giving your rug a very matted appearance.

While beset by minor scandals such as reported eating disorders and rumored involvement with the late Heath Ledger, the Olsens typically remain above the gossip mill fray.

One-piece swimsuits haven't been left out of the fray either.

But on 15 May, the company announced it was re-entering the fray with the Parhelia-512, a new, high-performance 3D graphics chip.

Simply snip off these loose ends and let the fabric begin to fray in its own free spirited fashion.

The more you dry the shorts, the more they are likely to fray.

The next generation of home gaming consoles history brought about a lot more competition, as several companies entered the fray.

It's an action/adventure game at its core, but as you play, other unique elements enter the fray, like the rhythm game and RPG decision-making features.

This library will change over time with new additions joining the fray and older ones being phased out.

This works on slacks and skirts, whether you're shortening them, lengthening them or fixing a fray.

Seams begin to fray, and before you know it, that suit you purchased at the beginning of the season looks like last year's hand-me-down.

The lineup was born in 1995 and has since succeeded in its goal to bring gorgeous yet functional footwear to the fray.

Thick and durable, fleece is also a very forgiving fabric that doesn't fray its edges.

This product is known for its durability for lasting through many cold seasons and rarely has there been a complaint that the elastic wears out too fast or the cuffs begin to fray.

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Most traditional rock bands use the guitar as their main instrument, but The Fray is an American rock band that uses piano as its primary instrument.

In 2009, The Fray released their second, self-titled, album.

The Fray has released two full-length albums and several EPs since their formation in 2002.

The Fray is also recording an EP that will contain covers by artists such as Bob Marley.

If you want to find lyrics to a certain song by The Fray to use in a letter, card, or just so you know what the song is saying, there are many different websites where you can find The Fray lyrics.

Give preference where appropriate to those species of tree which deer prefer to browse or fray, such as Norway spruce and Lodgepole pine.

The students themselves have now joined in the fray; they staged a mass walkout in protest at noon on Wednesday.

If you don't want to make a full tassel to add to a graduation cap favor, another option is to use a single piece of thicker string, such as satin cord intended for jewelry crafts, and fray the ends a bit to look more like a tassel.

Despite all warnings from members of the Order, though, Harry takes matters into his own hands and dives head first into the fray.

His symbol is carried into the thick of the fray, so that the god is actually present to grant assistance in the crisis, and the victory is with becoming humility invariably ascribed by the kings "to the help of Assur."

Following the route of Fray Marcos de Niza, Coronado reached the first of the alleged cities, and to his great disappointment found only an Indian pueblo.

In 1571 an attempt was made to surprise the castle by Mary's adherents, the regent Lennox being slain in the fray, and seven years later it was captured by James Douglas, 4th earl of Morton, after which a reconciliation took place between the Protestants and Roman Catholics.

Between Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and all the treaty partners entering the fray, how many days passed?