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fret

noun
  1. a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument
  2. an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
    “there was a simple fret at the top of the walls”
    greek fretgreek keykey pattern
  3. a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
    worn spot
  4. agitation resulting from active worry
    sweat
verb
  1. wear away or erode
    eat away
  2. remove soil or rock
    eat awayerode
  3. cause friction
    rub
  4. be too tight
    choke
  5. decorate with an interlaced design
  6. carve a pattern into
  7. be agitated or irritated
    “don't fret over these small details”
  8. gnaw into
    grateeat intorankle
  9. cause annoyance in
    rag
  10. worry unnecessarily or excessively
    fuss
  11. become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
    gallchafe
  12. provide (a musical instrument) with frets
    “fret a guitar”