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(noun) Greek fret, Greek key, key pattern
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
there was a simple fret at the top of the walls
(noun) worn spot
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
(noun) stew, swither, sweat, lather
agitation resulting from active worry
don't get in a stew; he's in a sweat about exams
(verb) eat away
wear away or erode
remove soil or rock
Rain eroded the terraces
(verb) scratch, rub, chafe, fray
cause friction
my sweater scratches
be too tight; rub or press
This neckband is choking the cat
(verb) grate, rankle, eat into
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
The injustice rankled her; his resentment festered
worry unnecessarily or excessively
don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing