FRETS
/fɹɛts/
8
Scrabble
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WWF
F(4) R(1) E(1) T(1) S(1)
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Definition
/fɹɛts/
noun
- Agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.
- Agitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation.“He keeps his mind in a continual fret.”
- Herpes; tetter.
verb
- Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.
- To chafe or irritate; to worry.
- To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.“to fret the surface of water”
noun
- An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief.
- A saltire interlaced with a mascle.
verb
- To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.
- To form a pattern on; to variegate.
- To cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork.
noun
- A ferrule, a ring.
- 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.
verb
- To bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring.
- Musical senses.
noun
- A channel, a strait; a fretum.
noun
- A channel or passage created by the sea.
noun
- A fog or mist at sea, or coming inland from the sea.
Source: Wiktionary
