frays in English

noun

1

a situation of intense activity, typically one incorporating an element of aggression or competition.

nineteen companies intend to bid for the contract, with three more expected to enter the fray

verb

1

(of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.

cheap fabric soon frays

synonyms: unravel, wear, wear thin, wear out/through, become worn

noun

battle, fight, engagement, conflict, clash, skirmish, altercation, tussle, struggle, scuffle, melee, brawl, fracas, scrap, set-to
disturbance, affray, ruffle

verb

unravel, strain, frazzle, fret
unravel, wear, wear thin, wear out/through, become worn
strain, tax, overtax, put on edge
frazzle
fret, scratch, chafe, rub

Use "frays" in a sentence

1. Denim frays so easily.

2. The fabric is very fine or frays easily.

3. Notes: Frays affectingly Abbot self-amputation wreathing Bullocker mistered.

4. Synonyms for Abrades include scrapes, chafes, rasps, scratches, erodes, rubs, grazes, wears, frays and corrodes