File and Fray

File

File verb - To make smooth by friction.

Fray and file are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fray" instead a verb "File".

Nearby Words: filed, filing, filer

Fray

Fray verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.
Usage example: constant rubbing against the rock face has badly frayed our climbing rope

File and fray are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "File" instead a verb "Fray".

Nearby Words: frayed, fraying

How words are described

new new file new fray
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