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fret

/fɹɛt/

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Agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.

Examples :

"The slight fret on the lake's surface indicated a breeze was picking up. "

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Agitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation.

Examples :

"He keeps his mind in a continual fret."

mind emotion attitude character

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Herpes; tetter.

Examples :

"The farmer's hands were covered in a painful fret, making it difficult for him to work in the fields. "

disease medicine virus

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(in the plural) The worn sides of riverbanks, where ores or stones containing them accumulate after being washed down from higher ground, which thus indicate to miners the locality of veins of ore.

Examples :

"The miners followed the distinctive fret along the riverbank, hoping to find a rich vein of ore. "

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Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.

Examples :

"The hungry goats fretted the overgrown weeds in the neglected garden. "

animal food biology

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To chafe or irritate; to worry.

Examples :

"The tight shoes were fretting my feet all day. "

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To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.

Examples :

"to fret the surface of water"

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In the form fret out: to squander, to waste.

Examples :

"He needed to save money, but he fretted it out on takeout food and video games. "

economy business

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To gnaw; to consume, to eat away.

Examples :

"The constant worry about the upcoming test was fretting away at her concentration. "

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To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.

Examples :

"The student fretted about the upcoming exam, complaining about how difficult the material seemed. "

mind emotion attitude

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To be worn away; to chafe; to fray.

Examples :

"A wristband frets on the edges."

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To be anxious, to worry.

Examples :

"She tends to fret about exams, even when she's well-prepared. "

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To be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion.

Examples :

"Rancour frets in the malignant breast."

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To have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place.

Examples :

"The winemaker carefully fretted the grape juice to ensure a more complex flavor profile. "

drink food process chemistry science

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An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief.

Examples :

"The antique chest had a beautiful fret pattern on its lid. "

architecture art

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A saltire interlaced with a mascle.

Examples :

"The heraldic fret on the family crest was quite intricate. "

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To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.

Examples :

"The craftsman carefully fretted the wooden frame of the picture, creating a beautiful, intricate design. "

art style architecture

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To form a pattern on; to variegate.

Examples :

"The artist fretted the wooden surface of the box with intricate patterns of carving. "

art style appearance

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To cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully fretted the wooden frame, creating intricate designs. "

art style architecture material technical work

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A ferrule, a ring.

Examples :

"The antique walking stick has a silver fret at the bottom to protect the wood from splitting. "

part item structure

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One of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played.

Examples :

"To play the song correctly, I need to place my finger on the second fret of the guitar. "

music part technical item

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To bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring.

Examples :

"The gardener fretted the loose soil around the young plant to keep it stable. "

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Musical senses.

Examples :

"The musician fretted the guitar strings, producing a beautiful melody. "

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A channel, a strait; a fretum.

Examples :

"The ship sailed through the narrow fret into the calmer waters of the bay. "

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A channel or passage created by the sea.

Examples :

"The fishermen used the narrow fret carved by the sea to navigate their small boat. "

geography ocean nature

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A fog or mist at sea, or coming inland from the sea.

Examples :

"The morning's fog was a light mist, but by afternoon, a thick fret had rolled in from the ocean, obscuring the harbor. "

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