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fret
noun(fret)a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
Synonyms: worn spot,
fret
verb(fret)wear away or erode
Synonyms: eat away,
fret
noun(fret)an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Synonyms: greek fret, greek key, key pattern,
Examples:
There was a simple fret at the top of the walls.
fret
noun(fret)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
fret
verb(fret)be agitated or irritated
Examples:
Don't fret over these small details.
fret
verb(fret)carve a pattern into
fret
verb(fret)cause annoyance in
fret
verb(fret)decorate with an interlaced design
fret
verb(fret)provide (a musical instrument) with frets
Examples:
Fret a guitar.