Fray as a verb – (of a fabric, rope, or cord) unravel or become worn at the edge, typically through constant rubbing.
synonyms:
unravel, wear, wear thin, wear out, wear away,wear through, become worn, become threadbare, become tattered, become ragged, go into holes, go through
I have placed this photo before, but I think it’s worth posting it again. – it became tattered!
An old windmill near Paternoster, on the West coast of South Africa
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