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chafing

verb

/ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

Meaning

To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.

The rough shoes were chafing his heels.

chafing at the bit

irritating, rubbing, abrading, fretting, wearing

soothing, comforting

chafing dish, chafing belt, chafing cream

to move suddenly and quickly in a sharp way

To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).

to expect and desire that something will happen

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler