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frail
(fr/eI/l )

adjective (a)

  • physically weak(adj.all)
    Example:
    An invalid's frail body.
    Antonym:
    robust
    source: wordnet30
  • Easily broken; fragile; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish; easily destroyed; not tenacious of life; weak; infirm.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds(noun.quantity)
    source: wordnet30
  • a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • A basket made of rushes, used chiefly for containing figs and raisins.(noun)
    source: webster1913

adjective satellite (s)

  • wanting in moral strength, courage, or will; having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings(adj.all)
    Example:
    Frail humanity.
    Synonym:
    fallible, imperfect, weak
    source: wordnet30
  • easily broken or damaged or destroyed(adj.all)
    Example:
    A frail craft.
    Synonym:
    delicate, fragile
    source: wordnet30
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