chafing

1. p pr. & vb. n. of Chafe Source: opted

2. v. t. The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing. Source: opted

3. n. soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction Source: wordnet

4. The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing. Chafing dish, a dish or vessel for cooking on the table, or for keeping food warm, either by coals, by a lamp, or by hot water; a portable grate for coals. -- Chafing gear (Naut.), any material used to protect sails, rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to friction. Source: webster

5. The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.Chafing dish, a dish or vessel for cooking on the table, or forkeeping food warm, either by coals, by a lamp, or by hot water; aportable grate for coals.-- Chafing gear (Naut.), any material used to protect sails,rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to friction. Source: adambom

6. n:100 n. soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction Source: ecdict

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