About The Word Chafing
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Chafing
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What's The Definition Of Chafing?
[n] soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chafing: Related Terms | Find terms related to Chafing: See Also | intertrigo | soreness | tenderness Chafing In Webster's Dictionary \Chaf"ing\, n. [See {Chafe}, v. t.]
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.
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