Dictionary definition for: Frail

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Dictionary definition for: Frail

1. (n) the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds

2. (a) physically weak; "an invalid''s frail body"

3. (n) a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

4. (s) having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; "I''m only human" "frail humanity"

5. (s) easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely" "fragile porcelain plates" "fragile old bones" "a frail craft"

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