fray

To rub or wear away (something); to cause (something made of strands twisted or woven together, such as cloth or rope) to unravel through friction; also, to irritate (something) through chafing or rubbing; to chafe.

Of a deer: to rub (its antlers or head) against a tree, etc., to remove the velvet from antlers or to mark territory; also, to rub its antlers against (a tree, etc.) for that purpose.

To force or make (a path, way, etc.) through.

To bruise (someone or something); also, to take the virginity of (someone, usually a female person); to deflower.

To become unravelled or worn; to unravel.

To rub.

Of a deer: to rub its antlers against a tree, etc., to remove the velvet or to mark territory.

Of a person's mental strength, nerves, temper, etc.: to become exhausted or worn out.