Chafing when used as a nautical term describes the process of wear on a line or sail caused by constant rubbing against a hard, usually metallic, surface. Various methods are used to prevent chafing. Chafing of lines that rest on a choke on a boat can be prevented by putting a protecting material (sometimes as simple as a piece of old garden hose) around the line. Chafing of a sail rubbing against a cable can be prevented on large ships by tying baggywrinkle around the cable.
Chafing can also refer to irritated skin. This is caused by constant rubbing of another part of the skin—two thighs, for example. Chafing can also be caused by sweat between the skin. 'Body Glide' or 'Petroleum Jelly' will help alleviate the chafing.
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Chafing — Chaf ing, n. [See {Chafe}, v. t.] The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing. [1913 Webster] {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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chafing — Chafe Chafe (ch[=a]f), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Chafed} (ch[=a]ft); p pr. & vb. n. {Chafing}.] [OE. chaufen to warm, OF. chaufer, F. chauffer, fr. L. calefacere, calfacere, to make warm; calere to be warm + facere to make. See {Caldron}.] 1. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chafing fuel — is a generic term for various products that are used for heating food. These products often contain methanol, ethanol, or diethylene glycol, as these may be burned safely indoors. These fuels are also used for emergency heating, outdoor cooking,… … Wikipedia
Chafing dish — Chafing Chaf ing, n. [See {Chafe}, v. t.] The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing. [1913 Webster] {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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Chafing gear — Chafing Chaf ing, n. [See {Chafe}, v. t.] The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing. [1913 Webster] {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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
chafing dish — [chāf′iŋ] n. [see CHAFE] a pan with a heating apparatus beneath it, to cook food at the table or to keep food hot … English World dictionary
Chafing-dish — Diego Velázquez portrayed an old woman poaching eggs in a glazed earthenware chafing dish over charcoal A chafing dish (from the Old French chauffer, to make warm ) is a kind of portable grate ( a dish of Coles ) raised on a tripod, originally… … Wikipedia
Chafing-Dish — Ein Chafing Dish [ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ dɪʃ] (von englisch chafing, anglisiert von französisch chauffer „erhitzen“, und engl. dish „Schüssel, Platte, Geschirr“) ist ein Behälter zum Warmhalten von Speisen. In der Regel ruht der Speisenbehälter auf… … Deutsch Wikipedia
chafing dish — noun a metal pan over a heater; used to cook or to keep things warm at the table • Hypernyms: ↑cooking utensil, ↑cookware * * * ˈchafing dish 7 [chafing dish chafing dishes] noun a metal pan used for keeping food warm … Useful english dictionary
chafing dish — noun Etymology: Middle English chafing, present participle of chaufen, chafen to warm Date: 15th century a utensil for cooking or keeping food warm especially at the table … New Collegiate Dictionary
Chafing of skin
