fret /fret/

Definitions

1. noun

A narrow strip of metal or a bar with frets, used on a stringed instrument to divide the string into different pitches.

“The guitar player began to tune her instrument, carefully placing her fingers on the frets.”

2. verb

To worry or be anxious about something.

“She fretted about her exam results for weeks after getting them back.”

3. verb

To make a small notch or groove in something, typically to divide it into sections.

“The craftsman fretted the wood to create a decorative border.”

4. verb

To be in a state of anxiety or agitation.

“The crowd began to fret and grow restless as the concert started late.”

5. verb

To rub or wear away, especially the edges of something.

“The wind began to fret the rocks on the beach, smoothing them out.”