Meaning & Definition of Frail in English
English⟶
Frail
/frel/
noun
1. The weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs
- Between 50 and 75 pounds
synonym:
- frail
2. A basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)
synonym:
- frail
adjective
1. Physically weak
- "An invalid's frail body"
synonym:
- frail
2. Wanting in moral strength, courage, or will
- Having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
- "I'm only a fallible human"
- "Frail humanity"
synonym:
- fallible,
- frail,
- imperfect,
- weak
3. Easily broken or damaged or destroyed
- "A kite too delicate to fly safely"
- "Fragile porcelain plates"
- "Fragile old bones"
- "A frail craft"
synonym:
- delicate,
- fragile,
- frail