Chafing
['tʃeɪfɪŋ] or ['tʃefɪŋ]
Definition
(noun.) soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction.
Edited by Enrico--From WordNet
Definition
(p pr. & vb. n.) of Chafe
(v. t.) The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
Editor: Sweeney
Examples
- Among table appliances are toasters, coffee percolators, electric teapots, chafing dishes and numerous other articles that add to the convenience of preparing food. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- ELECTRIC CHAFING DISHES] Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- In returning to labour in this sequestered spot he had anticipated an escape from the chafing of social necessities; yet behold they were here also. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- This chafing over, the ornamental part of Mr. George's toilet is soon performed. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Come, I tell you,' repeated Venus, chafing, 'to my place. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- But the belts were liable to slip a great deal in the process, and the chafing of the belts charred them badly. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
- These are furnished, as you will note from the illustration (Fig. 16), with suitable cooking pans for the preparation of chafing-dish dainties. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- You are almost as much a riddle as is Crispin, said Maurice, chafing at this secrecy, which seemed to be so senseless. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
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