fray in Dutch
fray in Dutch is ontrafelen, rafelen — fray means to wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
fray in Dutch
ontrafelen
(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.
rafelen
(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.
What does "fray" mean?
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verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
"The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray."
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verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
"Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic."
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noun A fight, argument, or heated confrontation, especially one someone is drawn into.
"He tried to stay out of the fray during the office dispute."
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fray in a sentence
- The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray.
- Constant washing frayed the old rope.
- Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic.
- He tried to stay out of the fray during the office dispute.
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What is "fray" in Dutch?
"fray" in Dutch is ontrafelen, rafelen. fray means: To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
How do you use "fray" in a sentence?
Example: "The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray." In Dutch, "fray" is ontrafelen, rafelen.
Are there other ways to say "fray" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "fray": ontrafelen, rafelen.
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