What is the meaning of frayed?

Wear away by rubbing.
- usage: "The friction frayed the sleeve"
- synonyms: fray, frazzle
Cause friction.
- usage: "my sweater scratches"
- synonyms: rub, fray, fret, chafe, scratch

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