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fray in Norwegian

fray in Norwegian is rakne — fray means to wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.

fray in Norwegian

rakne
verb

What does "fray" mean?

  1. verb To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
    "The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray."
  2. verb Of nerves, patience, or relationships: to become worn down and strained.
    "Tempers frayed after hours stuck in traffic."
  3. 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."

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.

Common Norwegian translations

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What is "fray" in Norwegian?

"fray" in Norwegian is rakne. 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 Norwegian, "fray" is rakne.

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