Meaning of 'fret'

noun

a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument

noun

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

Example: "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

Synonyms: sweat

verb

wear away or erode

Synonyms: eat away

verb

remove soil or rock

Synonyms: eat away erode

verb

cause friction

Synonyms: rub

verb

be too tight

Synonyms: choke

verb

decorate with an interlaced design

verb

carve a pattern into

verb

be agitated or irritated

Example: "don't fret over these small details"

verb

gnaw into

Synonyms: grate eat into rankle

verb

cause annoyance in

Synonyms: rag

verb

worry unnecessarily or excessively

Synonyms: fuss

verb

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

Synonyms: gall chafe

verb

provide (a musical instrument) with frets

Example: "fret a guitar"