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fretting
UK
/ˈfrɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈfrɛtɪŋ/
frettings
pl
Translations
Her constant fretting about the future was exhausting.
Её постоянное беспокойство о будущем было утомительным.
The fretting of the metal parts was caused by friction.
Коррозия металлических деталей была вызвана трением.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her constant fretting about the upcoming exam was starting to affect her sleep.
The fretting of the metal parts was evident after years of exposure to the elements.
Accurate fretting is essential for clean, in-tune guitar playing.
Used attributively in technical contexts (e.g., "fretting corrosion") to describe damage or wear caused by fretting.
Definitions
Fretting corrosion can severely weaken metal joints.
UK
/ˈfrɛtɪŋ/
US
/ˈfrɛtɪŋ/
Used attributively/predicatively as a participial adjective (e.g., "a fretting child").
Definitions
The fretting mother paced back and forth in the waiting room.
fretting
Gerund
fretted
Past Simple
fretted
Past Participle
fretting
Gerund
UK
/frɛt/
US
/frɛt/
Translations
She began to fret about the little things.
Она начала волноваться о мелочах.
He tends to fret when things don't go his way.
Он склонен раздражаться, когда что-то идет не по его плану.
Don't fret over the past mistakes.
Не терзайся из-за прошлых ошибок.
Additional translations
Definitions
She would often fret about her children's safety when they were out late.
The constant flow of water began to fret the edges of the stone.
The craftsman fretted the edges of the wooden box with intricate designs.
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She was in a fret about the upcoming exam.
He placed his fingers on the frets to play the chord.
The vase was encircled by a delicate fret in blue and gold.
A dense fret drifted inland, blanketing the cliffs in grey.
Definitions
He replaced the old fret wire with a harder, more durable fret material.