All 3 Uses of
frayed
in
The Fountainhead
- Before the visit was over, Keating was taking notice of Roark's frayed cuffs, of his shoes, of the patch on the knee of his trousers, and he felt satisfied.†
Chpt 1.5
- She wore frayed skirts and blouses.†
Chpt 1.12 *
- The person who followed was a short, squat, middle-aged Italian with bow legs, a gold hoop in one ear and a frayed hat held respectfully in both hands.†
Chpt 2.2
Definition:
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(frayed as in: frayed cloth) showing wear with threads beginning to separate or hang loose