ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Chafing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Chafing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of chafe.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of chafe.

More Meanings

  1. The act by which something is chafed.

Example Sentences

The constant and irresistible pressure of such a ponderous mass in motion must occasion certain rubbings and chafings against the rugged bottoms and projecting sides of the rocks amid which they move.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scratch, rub, fret, fray, vexation, annoyance.

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