chafing

[US]/'tʃeifiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. irritation of the skin; abrasion
v. rub (a part of the body) to make sore; annoy
adj. preventing friction; rubbing.
Word Forms
Present Participlechafing
Pluralchafings

Phrases & Collocations

chafing dish

Example Sentences

the grommet stops the cable chafing on the metal.

I know you’re chafing at the bit, so we’ll start as soon as we can.

Old longings nomadic leap, Chafing at custom's chain; Again from its brumal sleep, Wakens the ferine strain.

It can puickly be processed special flavorous and genuine mutton's chafing dish supplemented season wrap.

Our factory specialized in glass lid,our covers can match with braiser,chafing dish,set glass lid skillet,frypan,electric heat kettle,Japan-style pan,wok.

80. Our factory specialized in glass lid, our covers can match with braiser, chafing dish, set glass lid skillet, frypan, electric heat kettle, Japan-style pan, wok.

Real-world Examples

Anthems need the warmth of harmony, or even the chafing of dissonance.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

" Jeyne. Untie my hands. Please. Have pity. The ropes are chafing my wrists. I'm bleeding" .

Source: A Song of Ice and Fire: A Feast for Crows (Bilingual Edition)

Many Romans chafed the relationship between Cleopatra and Caesar.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

The poor schoolmaster sat in the same place, holding the small, cold hand in his, and chafing it.

Source: American Version Language Arts Volume 6

Most climbers simply chafe to reach the tops of mountains.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

The yoke of Spanish oppression will chafe Colombian shoulders no longer!

Source: Modern Family - Season 10

MOST climbers simply chafe to reach the tops of mountains. Roger Payne was different.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

There were some, you know, some blistering and some chafing where the sun don't shine.

Source: Connection Magazine

Come to me, woman. Prepare to be boarded. And, please, will you make it fast? These things are just chafing.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 1

Several news outlets reported that the former ExxonMobil chief is chafing at curbs on his independence.

Source: PBS English News

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