frail meaning and definition

FRAIL noun

Definition of frail (noun)

1. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
2. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

FRAIL adjective

Definition of frail (adjective)

1. physically weak
   • "an invalid's frail body"
   • antonym: robust
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"
   • synonyms: fallible, 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"
   • synonyms: delicate, fragile