fray
//freɪ//
Verb
frayInfinitive
frayPresent tense
frayedPast tense
frayedPast participle
frayingPresent participle
fraysThird-person singular
1
To become worn or unraveled at the edges, especially of fabric or rope.
The cuffs of his old jacket are starting to fray.
2
To cause strain or irritation, especially to nerves or temper.
The constant noise began to fray her nerves.
Noun
fraySingular
fraysPlural
1
A fight, battle, or heated conflict.
The two companies entered the fray over market dominance.