chafe

Meanings

• Verb

  Rub or chafe against something, causing friction or irritation.

  - "The rough fabric of the blanket chafed against her sensitive skin."
  - "The children's shoes caused their heels to chafe after a long walk."

• Verb

  Feel or cause (a sensation of irritation or discomfort) by rubbing against.

  - "The new shoes chafed her heels."
  - "The sandpaper chafed his hands."

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Pronunciation

1. /tʃeɪf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chafe
cave , grave , rave , wave

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Variants

List of all variants of chafe that leads to same result
chafe , chafed , chafes , chafing

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Forms

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chafes, chafed, chafing

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Etymology

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Old English cæfan, cæfian, from cæf 'rough, harsh, unyielding'.

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Trivia

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1. Chafe is a common problem for hikers, especially on long treks.

2. The term 'chafe' is also used in the context of financial markets to describe a decline in the value of an asset.

3. Chafing can be prevented by using body glide or other lubricants in areas prone to chafing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Friction: The force that opposes the motion of one surface moving over another. Chafe is a result of friction.

2. Irritant: A substance or agent that causes irritation. Chafe can be caused by an irritant.

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How to Memorize "chafe"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine rubbing your hands together until they feel warm and slightly irritated. This is the sensation of chafe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chafe' with 'friction' or 'irritation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'chafe' and 'friction': 'C' for chafe, 'H' for hassle, 'A' for aggravation, 'F' for friction.

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