definition of
fray

[1] #1 fray n. [affray, disturbance, ruffle] a noisy fight. wn

[2] #2 fray v. [frazzle] wear away by rubbing; "The friction frayed the sleeve". wn

[3] #3 fray v. [rub, fret, chafe, scratch] cause friction; "my sweater scratches". wn