fray in Russian
fray in Russian is борьба́, дра́ка, перепа́лка — fray means to wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
fray in Russian
борьба́
Pronounced: borba
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
дра́ка
Pronounced: draka
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
перепа́лка
Pronounced: perepalka
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
сраже́ние
Pronounced: srazheniye
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
столкнове́ние
Pronounced: stolknoveniye
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
сты́чка
Pronounced: stychka
(countable) A noisy commotion, especially resulting from fighting; a brawl, a fight; also, a loud quarrel.
вытира́ться
Pronounced: vytiratsya
изна́шиваться
Pronounced: iznashivatsya
обтрёпываться
Pronounced: obtryopyvatsya
расплета́ться
Pronounced: raspletatsya
(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.
распуска́ться
Pronounced: raspuskatsya
(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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Frequently asked questions
What is "fray" in Russian?
"fray" in Russian is борьба́, дра́ка, перепа́лка. fray means: To wear away at the edges through rubbing, so that threads separate.
How do you pronounce борьба́?
"fray" in Russian is борьба́, pronounced "borba".
How do you use "fray" in a sentence?
Example: "The cuffs of his jacket had begun to fray." In Russian, "fray" is борьба́, дра́ка, перепа́лка.
Are there other ways to say "fray" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 11 translations listed for "fray": борьба́, дра́ка, перепа́лка, сраже́ние, столкнове́ние, сты́чка.
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