fraying

ˈfreɪɪŋ
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fraying: process of threads coming apart in material
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Translation of fraying into German,

Noun

1.

stress

the act of causing stress or strain
  • The constant fraying of nerves led to a tense atmosphere.Die ständige Belastung der Nerven führte zu einer angespannten Atmosphäre.
2.

textile

process of threads coming apart in material
Ausfransen Fransenbildung Abnutzung
  • The fraying of the rope was evident.Das Ausfransen des Seils war offensichtlich.

Adjective

1.

material

becoming worn or unravelled at the edges
  • The fraying rope needed to be replaced.Das ausfransende Seil musste ersetzt werden.
2.

nerves

becoming strained or worn out
  • Her fraying nerves were evident during the meeting.Ihre zermürbten Nerven waren während der Besprechung deutlich spürbar.
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  • fraying: process of threads coming apart in material
    (textile) Ausfransen

Synonyms and analogies of fraying in English

Examples of fraying in a sentence

  • Work pressures caused a fraying of tempers.
  • Fraying at the edges made the fabric look worn.
  • The fraying of the old flag was noticeable.
  • She wore a fraying jacket on the hike.
  • The fraying edges of the fabric caught her attention.
  • His fraying patience was tested by the delays.
fray
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Noun
1.

conflict

fight or scuffle
  • The two sides were drawn into a fray at the protest..Die beiden Seiten gerieten bei dem Protest in eine Schlägerei
2.

wear

wearing out of fabric edge
Abnutzung fAusfransung
  • The constant rubbing caused a fray on the sleeve..Das ständige Reiben verursachte eine Abnutzung am Ärmel
3.

activity

Rare
exciting or challenging activity
Rare
Getümmel Kampf m
  • He jumped into the fray of the competition.Er sprang in das Getümmel des Wettbewerbs.
Verb
1.

fabric

tr./intr.
unravel or come apart at the edges
tr./intr.
ausfransen zerfasern fransen
  • The old sweater started to fray at the cuffs.Der alte Pullover begann an den Bündchen auszufransen.
2.

tension

intr.
become strained or irritated
intr.
  • Her patience started to fray after the long wait.Ihre Geduld begann nach dem langen Warten zu nerven.
3.

strain

tr.Rare
cause to become strained or tense
tr.Rare
  • The endless negotiations started to fray his patience..Die endlosen Verhandlungen begannen seine Geduld zu strapazieren

Expressions with fray: examples in English and translations in German

jemandem auf die Nerven gehen
jemanden nerven
The loud noise began to fray her nerves.
mitzumischen
He decided to join the fray to support his friends.
an den Nerven zerren
Working night shifts for weeks—this can fray the nerves.
außen vor
neutral bleiben
She stayed above the fray during the heated debate.
auf die Nerven gehen
jemandes Geduld strapazieren
The constant construction outside his window began to fray his temper badly.
mitten im Getümmel
She jumped in the fray to defend her friend.

Translations of "fraying" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFransennf.

He examined the thrum for any fraying that might disrupt future projects.

Er untersuchte den Schussfaden auf mögliche Fransen, die künftige Projekte stören könnten.

Ausfransungenn.

Cutting and sealing simultaneously and finished without fraying or brows.

Schneiden und gleichzeitig abgeschlossen und ohne Ausfransungen oder Brauen abdichten.

dieAbnutzungnf.

The sapphire crystal glass provides special protection against scratches, fraying and dulling.

Das Saphirglas bietet besonderen Schutz gegen Kratzer, Abnutzung und Abstumpfung.

Ausfransen

The dress's facing was meticulously stitched to avoid any fraying.

Der Besatz des Kleides wurde sorgfältig genäht, um Ausfransen zu vermeiden.

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  • ausfranst

fraying: Examples and translations in context

With a machine stitch, the fabric was neatly secured without any fraying.

Mit einem Maschinennähstich wurde der Stoff sauber gesichert, ohne zu fransen.

Epauletts with silver fraying, otherwise like the shoulder pieces.

Epauletts mit silbernen Fransen, sonst wie die Schulterstücke.

Stitch around the edges to prevent fraying, if needed.

Runde, wenn nötig, die Kanten ab, damit keine Fransen entstehen.

Easy, clean and durable without fraying.

Einfach, sauber und lange haltbar ohne Fransen.

With V brakes, also check both brake cables for signs of wear or fraying.

Bei V-Bremsen muss man auch prüfen, ob die Bremskabel entweder Gebrauchsspuren bzw. Fransen aufweisen.

The cutting edges will be melted through the thermal process and therefore, there will not be any fraying.

Die Schnittkanten werden durch den thermischen Prozess verschweißt und sind daher frei von Fransen.

He took great care in sewing the fustian to avoid fraying edges.

Er nahm große Sorgfalt beim Nähen des fustians, um Ausfransungen zu vermeiden.

Mechanical loads cause the formation of tears or fraying.

Durch die mechanische Belastung kommt es zu Rissbildung oder Ausfransungen.

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