frail

(frāl)

1. Physically weak; delicate: an invalid's frail body.
2. Not strong or substantial; slight: evidence too frail to stand up in court.
3. Easily broken or destroyed; fragile.
4. Easily led astray; morally weak. See Synonyms at weak.

Related Forms:

• frailˈly adverb

• frailˈness noun

(frāl)

1. A rush basket for holding fruit, especially dried fruit.
2. The quantity of fruit, such as raisins or figs, that such a basket can hold.