fraying
fraying is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, fraying is hyphenated as:
Definitions offraying
- To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
Example: "The ribbon frayed at the cut end."
- To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
Example: "The hectic day ended in frayed nerves. (Metaphorical use; nerves are visualised as strings)"
- Frighten; alarm
- To bear the expense of; to defray.
- To rub.
- Frayed material.
Example: "Any frayings of rope should be removed."
- The skin which a deer frays from its horns.
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