What is the meaning of frail?

noun

  • The weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds.
  • A basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs. )

adjective

  • Physically weak.
    • usage: "an invalid's frail body"
  • Wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e. G. Divine beings.
    • usage: "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity"
  • Easily broken or damaged or destroyed.
    • usage: "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft"
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