ontrafelen — meaning in English

English meaning

• fray verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
• unravel verb To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
• untie verb To undo a knot or something tied.

Senses

ontrafelen is used for these senses in English:

• fray (also, figuratively) To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.
• unravel Of threads: to become separated from something knitted or woven, such as clothing or fabric; also, of something knitted or woven: to separate into threads; to come apart.
• untie To resolve; to unfold; to clear.

fray — full definition

1. verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
2. verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
3. noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.

unravel — full definition

1. verb To untangle or separate threads that have become knotted or woven together.
2. verb To work out or solve something confusing or mysterious, piece by piece.
3. verb To fall apart or break down into disorder.

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