chafe /chāf/

1. To heat, fret, irritate or wear by rubbing
2. To cause to fret or rage

1. To heat, irritate, etc, by rubbing
2. To fret or rage (with against or at)

Irritation caused by rubbing

chafˈer noun (obsolete)

A chafing-dish, a saucepan

chafˈing-dish noun

1. A vessel for heating by hot coals, etc
2. A dish for cooking on the table

chafˈing-gear noun

Mats, spun-yarn, battens, etc used on the rigging and spars of a ship to prevent damage by rubbing or chafing

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