What does fretted mean?
Fretted means simple past and past participle of fret.
Fretted
/ˈfɹɛtɪd/ · verb
Meaning
simple past and past participle of fret.
Definitions by Sense
- simple past and past participle of fret
- (music, of a musical instrument) Having frets.
- Decorated with fretwork.
Example Sentences
The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
They were all of gold and silver, with fretted work, and between them and around them wreaths of flowers, composed of what do you think? Why, of diamonds and emeralds, and all manner of precious stones.
Synonyms for fretted
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fretted?
Common synonyms include reticular, reticulate, reticulated, latticed.
What is the opposite of fretted?
Possible antonyms include unfretted, fretless.
How do you use fretted in a sentence?
The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
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