present participle of chafe

The act by which something is chafed.

plural of chafing

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chafe

Heat excited by friction. / Injury or wear caused by friction. / Vexation; irritation of mind; rage. / (archaic) An expression of opinionated conflict.

(transitive) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm. / (transitive) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate. / (transitive) To fret and wear by rubbing.

simple past tense and past participle of chafe

plural of chafing dish

(cooking) Any of several devices, involving a pan and a heater, used to warm food at the table, or to keep it warm.

(nautical) Any material, usually rope or canvas, used to protect sails, rigging, etc., at points where they are exposed to friction.