Chafing

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to wear or abrade by rubbing 1.2 to make sore by rubbing 1.3 to irritate; annoy 1.4 to warm by rubbing 1.5 Obsolete . to heat; make warm. 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to become worn or sore from rubbing 2.2 to rub; press with friction 2.3 to be irritated or annoyed 3 Noun 3.1 irritation; annoyance. 3.2 heat, wear, or soreness caused by rubbing. ? 4 Idiom 4.1 chafe at the bit

Verb (used with object)

to wear or abrade by rubbing

He chafed his shoes on the rocks.

to make sore by rubbing

Her collar chafed her neck.

to irritate; annoy

The dripping of the faucet chafed her nerves.

to warm by rubbing

to chafe cold hands.

Obsolete . to heat; make warm.

Verb (used without object)

to become worn or sore from rubbing

His neck began to chafe from the starched collar.

to rub; press with friction

The horse chafed against his stall.

to be irritated or annoyed

He chafed at their constant interruptions.

Noun

irritation; annoyance.

heat, wear, or soreness caused by rubbing. ?

Idiom

chafe at the bit

to become impatient at delay

The work was going very slowly, and he began to chafe at the bit.