fray 1 of 2 noun ˈfrā : an usually disorderly or long fight, struggle, or dispute fray 2 of 2 verb 1 a : to wear (as an edge of cloth) by or as if by rubbing b : to separate the threads at the edge of …

fray 1 1. A fight; a brawl. See Synonyms at brawl. 2. A heated dispute or intensely competitive situation: "Minneapolis became the latest battleground in the fray over... 3. A military engagement; a battle.

to cause strain on (something); upset; discompose: All that arguing is fraying my nerves. verb (used without object) to wear into loose, raveled threads or fibers, as cloth; ravel out: My …

fray noun [U] (FIGHT) a fight or argument, esp. one in which several people take part A fray is also a situation in which people or organizations compete forcefully: A third buyer has entered …

fray verb (CLOTH) [ I or T ] to become or to cause the threads in cloth or rope to become slightly separated, forming loose threads at the edge or end: Denim frays so easily. I frayed the edges …

fray 1 of 2 noun 1 as in battle a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective another generation of scientists entered the fray to find a cure for AIDS Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance battle …

fray. The word fray is all about friction. A frayed rope has been rubbed so much its fibers are wearing away. People experiencing friction are involved in a fray, or a noisy fight. If you have had a long day and feel like you're about to break down, you might say you are frayed. If students are arguing in class about whether nature or nurture is to blame for human problems, a teacher …