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    frail - Dictionary definition and meaning for word frail

    Definition
    (noun) the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds Definition
    (noun) a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs) Definition
    (adj) physically weak
    Example Sentence
    • an invalid's frail body
    Definition
    (adj) wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings
    Synonyms : fallible , imperfect , weak
    Example Sentence
    • I'm only a fallible human
    • frail humanity
    Definition
    (adj) easily broken or damaged or destroyed
    Synonyms : delicate , fragile
    Example Sentence
    • a kite too delicate to fly safely
    • fragile porcelain plates
    • fragile old bones
    • a frail craft
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for frail

frail - one who fails in a subject is obviously WEAK in it

Like fragile - weak.

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F+ RAIL > Indian Railway alwayz SLOW/WEAK!

fra(farah)+il(ill)...one who becomes ill ll become thin nd weak...

FRAIL : You Fail to lift the RAIL because you are weak. Don't confuse with FLAIL : You get slapped when you Fail. You'll be FLAILED if you confuse FRAIL with FLAIL.


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text: a very frail frame of mind i'll do me
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