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fret
a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a…
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noun
a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
noun
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
“there was a simple fret at the top of the walls”
noun
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
noun
agitation resulting from active worry
“don't get in a stew”
verb
wear away or erode
verb
remove soil or rock
“Rain eroded the terraces”
verb
cause friction
“my sweater scratches”
verb
be too tight; rub or press
“This neckband is choking the cat”
verb
decorate with an interlaced design
verb
carve a pattern into
verb
be agitated or irritated
“don't fret over these small details”
verb
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
“The injustice rankled her”
verb
cause annoyance in
verb
worry unnecessarily or excessively
“don't fuss too much over the grandchildren — they are quite big now”
verb
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
verb
provide (a musical instrument) with frets
“fret a guitar”
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Example Sentences
there was a simple fret at the top of the walls
don't get in a stew
he's in a sweat about exams
Rain eroded the terraces
my sweater scratches
This neckband is choking the cat
don't fret over these small details
The injustice rankled her
his resentment festered
don't fuss too much over the grandchildren — they are quite big now
fret a guitar
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