chafe

UK
/tʃeɪf/
US
/tʃeɪf/
chafenoun
chafes
pl
UK
/tʃeɪf/
US
/tʃeɪf/
Translations
The chafe on his skin was caused by the rough fabric.
Раздражение на его коже было вызвано грубой тканью.
The chafe from the new shoes made walking uncomfortable.
Натирание от новых туфель сделало ходьбу неудобной.
Additional translations
раздражение кожи
Definitions
A state or feeling of irritation or annoyance.
She felt a growing chafe at his constant lateness.
A sore or worn area on the skin caused by rubbing or friction.
After the long hike, he noticed a chafe on his heel from his new boots.
chafeverb
chafed
Past Simple
chafed
Past Participle
chafing
Gerund
UK
/tʃeɪf/
US
/tʃeɪf/
Translations
The rough fabric began to chafe his skin.
Грубая ткань начала натирать его кожу.
The constant delays started to chafe the passengers.
Постоянные задержки начали раздражать пассажиров.
Additional translations
Definitions
To make sore by rubbing.
The rough fabric chafed her skin after a long day of wearing the dress.
To irritate or annoy.
The constant delays began to chafe the passengers waiting at the airport.
To warm by rubbing, especially with the hands.
He chafed his hands together to keep warm in the cold weather.
To become impatient or irritated, especially because of a restriction or delay (usually followed by "at" or "under").
The horses chafed at their harnesses during the long wait.
chafeadjective
more chafe
Comp.
most chafe
Super.
Used attributively before a noun to denote items relating to, preventing, or caused by chafing (e.g., 'chafe cream').
Definitions
Attributive: relating to or intended to prevent chafing.
Runners often apply chafe cream before long races.
chafepast participle
Definitions
Sore or worn from rubbing or friction.
After the marathon, he treated his chafed skin with aloe.
chafegerund / present participle
Definitions
Designed to keep food warm over a heat source; used attributively.
The sauce was kept hot in a chafing dish.
Causing soreness or irritation by rubbing; abrasive.
The chafing straps of his backpack left red marks on his shoulders.