chafe

UK
/tʃeɪf/
US
/tʃeɪf/

Traductions

chafenoun
chafes
pl
UK
/tʃeɪf/
US
/tʃeɪf/
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
раздражение кожи
chafeverb
chafed
Past Simple
chafed
Past Participle
chafing
Gerund
UK
/tʃeɪf/
US
/tʃeɪf/
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.
Traductions supplémentaires
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').

Définitions

chafenoun
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
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
Attributive: relating to or intended to prevent chafing.
Runners often apply chafe cream before long races.