fray
1. [ verb ] cause friction
Synonyms: scratch rub chafe fret
Examples:

"my sweater scratches"

Related terms: touch abrasion
2. [ verb ] wear away by rubbing
Synonyms: frazzle
Examples:

"The friction frayed the sleeve"

Related terms: break
3. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 11232
4. [ noun ] a noisy fight
Synonyms: disturbance ruffle affray
Related terms: fight
Similar spelling:   fry
  frye
  Frey
  freeway
  Fryou
  Freya
  Fr
  Fri
  Frew
  Frei
  free
  Frau
  foray