All 3 Uses of
frayed
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Winky was twisting the hem of her tea towel so violently that it was fraying beneath her fingers.†
Chpt 9 *
- It worked fairly well; at least he was now lace-free, although he hadn't done a very neat job, and the edges still looked depressingly frayed as the boys set off downstairs.†
Chpt 23
- She didn't look too enthusiastic about having Ron as a partner, though; her dark eyes lingered on the frayed neck and sleeves of his dress robes as she looked him up and down.†
Chpt 23
Definition:
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(frayed as in: frayed cloth) showing wear with threads beginning to separate or hang loose