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Meanings of frayed in английском

Frayed.

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Usage of frayed in английском
1
Visually inspect, looking for frayed areas the sheath or an exposed core.
Climbing Magazine
2
The Cuban communist revolution of 1959 frayed ties with the United States.
Reuters
3
They connect the frayed lines of communication in a large, complex system.
The Guardian
4
The fine thread of control was frayed, and inches from snapping entirely.
Love- from his point of view!
5
Its end had frayed and I fixed a new one on it.
Way Station
6
Kirov looked at the frayed carpet and water stains on the ceiling.
Shadow zone
7
That he didn't last that long suggests the relationship had become frayed.
Reuters
8
The F-15s are getting new radars and having their frayed wiring replaced.
Wired
9
The collar of the silk waist was frayed, and cut her neck.
The Girl from Montana
10
Relations between Yahoo's Bartz and Alibaba founder Jack Ma had frayed recently.
Reuters
11
In the other, beneath a frayed comforter, two small boys were sleeping.
The Rim of the Desert
12
He was dusty-looking and in a frayed coat, evidently a common messenger.
The Innocence of Father Brown
13
The nerves in the India side grew ever more frayed after tea.
The Guardian
14
The room was warm, even intimate and comfortable, if a bit frayed.
Rose in a storm
15
If the edges are much frayed, trim them slightly with the shears.
Make Your Own Hats
16
He picked up a big claspknife and cut off the frayed threads.
Crime and Punishment
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Frayed across language varieties
United States of America
Common
Ireland
Common
United Kingdom
Common