noun
chafing
Chafing (noun) means Soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing. Example: “Long runs in wet socks gave him painful chafing on his heels.”
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Soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing.
"Long runs in wet socks gave him painful chafing on his heels."
"She applied balm to prevent chafing during the marathon."
How to use chafing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSkin irritation from friction, such as from tight clothing or repeated movement.
Common pairings
prevent chafing
chafing on the skin
anti-chafing cream
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Word forms
- Plural
- chafings
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Long runs in wet socks gave him painful _____ on his heels.
Rhymes for chafing
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What does “chafing” mean?
The word “chafing” means soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing. In plain terms, skin irritation from friction, such as from tight clothing or repeated movement.
How do you use “chafing” in a sentence?
Here is “chafing” used in a sentence: “Long runs in wet socks gave him painful chafing on his heels.”
What part of speech is “chafing”?
“Chafing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of chafing?
"chafing" (noun) means soreness or irritation on the skin caused by repeated rubbing.
