Heat excited by friction. / Injury or wear caused by friction. / Vexation; irritation of mind; rage. / (archaic) An expression of opinionated conflict.

(transitive) To excite heat in by friction; to rub in order to stimulate and make warm. / (transitive) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate. / (transitive) To fret and wear by rubbing.

simple past tense and past participle of chafe

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of chafe

present participle of chafe

The act by which something is chafed.

plural of chafing

Synonym of champ at the bit

(cooking) Any of several devices, involving a pan and a heater, used to warm food at the table, or to keep it warm.

plural of chafing dish