"Defringe" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Defringe is a verb that means to cut or trim the outer edges of something, especially to remove frayed or worn parts. For example: "The tailor defranged the hem of the dress to give it a cleaner look."
to pay or meet the cost of something, especially by spreading it over time or by sharing it with others.
Defrayed refers to a sum of money that has been paid or offset against an expense or debt, thereby reducing the amount that is owed or needed to be paid. For example, a person might use their savings to defray the cost of a vacation, or a business might use a loan to defray the cost of a new project.
To defray is to pay or meet the cost or expense of something, often by spreading it over a period of time or across multiple parties. Defraying can also mean to reduce or minimize the impact or effect of something, such as defraying blame or responsibility.
Defrays is a verb that means to reduce or counteract the cost or expense of something, such as an expense, a debt, or a loss. It can also mean to shift or spread out the payment of something over a longer period of time, such as paying off a debt by making smaller payments over several months.
To deliberately stop considering someone a friend, often due to a disagreement or feeling of betrayal.
To defrock someone is to remove their authority or status, often as a consequence of a scandal or misconduct. It can also refer to the act of taking off a priest's or clergyman's priestly robes, which indicates loss of office or dignity.
The verb "defrocked" means to strip someone of their priestly or ministerial office, especially by revoking their holy orders. It can also mean to remove someone's official or ceremonial clothing, especially a priest's vestments. In addition, figuratively, it can mean to strip someone of their authority, status, or reputation.
A defroster is a device or system that removes frost or ice from a surface, typically used in vehicles to keep the windshield and side windows clear of ice and fog during cold weather. In a broader sense, a defroster can also refer to any device or process that thaws or removes frost from a material or surface.
To defrost means to thaw or melt something that has been frozen, often by leaving it at room temperature or by using heat. It can also refer to the process of removing frost or ice from something, such as a car windshield or a frozen pipe.