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Meaning offretin English

fret

us/fret/uk/fret/

Pluralfrets
Past Tensefretted
Participle Verbfretting
Third Person Singularfrets

Definitions

Verb
1. to feel anxious or worried; be uneasy
  She began to fret about the upcoming exam.
2. to feel irritated or angry; express peevishness
  The noise from the construction site will fret the neighbors.
3. to chafe or irritate something
  The rough rope will fret the skin on your hands.
4. to gnaw or eat away at something; consume
  The acid will fret the metal surface over time.
5. to be worn away; chafe or fray
  The constant rubbing will fret the leather strap.
6. to decorate with patterns
  The artisan will fret the fabric with intricate embroidery patterns.
7. to decorate with patterns; ornament
  The craftsman will fret the wooden frame with delicate carvings.
Noun
1. mental agitation; irritation
  The fret on her mind was evident in her anxious behavior.
2. a metal bar on a guitar neck (marking finger positions)
  The guitar player pressed the string against the fret to produce a clear note.
3. ornamental pattern (repeated lines)
  The intricate fret on the wallpaper added a touch of elegance to the room.

Compounds / Phrases

fretwork fretworked fretworks fretboard