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fret - Dictionary definition and meaning for fret

FRET

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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"

    synonyms : greek fret , greek key , key pattern
  • (noun) a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

    synonyms : worn spot
  • (noun) agitation resulting from active worry

    "don't get in a stew", "he's in a sweat about exams"

    synonyms : lather , stew , sweat , swither
  • (verb) wear away or erode

    synonyms : eat away
  • (verb) remove soil or rock

    "Rain eroded the terraces"

    synonyms : eat away , erode
  • (verb) cause friction

    "my sweater scratches"

    synonyms : chafe , fray , rub , scratch
  • (verb) be too tight; rub or press

    "This neckband is choking the cat"

    synonyms : choke , gag
  • (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", "his resentment festered"

    synonyms : eat into , grate , rankle
  • (verb) cause annoyance in

  • (verb) worry unnecessarily or excessively

    "don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"

    synonyms : fuss , niggle
  • (verb) become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

    synonyms : chafe , gall

    As he did not follow the instructions of the doctor, the wound chafed. -added by Aswathy_inlas

  • (verb) provide (a musical instrument) with frets

    "fret a guitar"

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Mnemonics for fret

  • (Tag: ) He became fretted or annoyed since he did not know how to play the fret on the guitar.

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  • (Tag: ) The felon became 'fretful' thinking when will he be 'free'!

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  • (Tag: ) fret over your fat body

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