FRET
Scrabble letter values: F4R1E1T1 = 7
Definition
- noun agitation resulting from active worry. — synonyms: stew, sweat, lather, swither
- noun a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion. — synonyms: worn_spot
- noun an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief). — synonyms: Greek_fret, Greek_key, key_pattern
- noun a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument.
- verb worry unnecessarily or excessively. — synonyms: fuss, niggle
- verb be agitated or irritated.
- verb provide (a musical instrument) with frets.
- verb become or make sore by or as if by rubbing. — synonyms: chafe, gall
- verb cause annoyance in.
- verb gnaw into. — synonyms: eat_into, rankle, grate
- verb carve a pattern into.
- verb decorate with an interlaced design.
- verb be too tight. — synonyms: choke, gag
- verb cause friction. — synonyms: rub, fray, chafe, scratch
- verb remove soil or rock. — synonyms: erode, eat_away
- verb wear away or erode. — synonyms: eat_away
Examples
- “don't get in a stew”
- “he's in a sweat about exams”
- “there was a simple fret at the top of the walls”