a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
there was a simple fret at the top of the walls
a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion
agitation resulting from active worry
don't get in a stew
he's in a sweat about exams
Verb
wear away or erode
remove soil or rock
Rain eroded the terraces
cause friction
my sweater scratches
be too tight; rub or press
This neckband is choking the cat
decorate with an interlaced design
carve a pattern into
gnaw into; make resentful or angry
The injustice rankled her
his resentment festered
cause annoyance in
become or make sore by or as if by rubbing
provide (a musical instrument) with frets
fret a guitar
be agitated or irritated
don't fret over these small details
worry unnecessarily or excessively
don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now
