01 n. The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
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The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
Phrases & compounds
Chafing dish —
a dish or vessel for cooking on the table, or for keeping food warm, either by coals, by a lamp, or by hot water; a portable grate for coals.
Chafing gear —
any material used to protect sails, rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to friction.