Definition of fret

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Fret (v. t.) To furnish with frets, as an instrument of music..

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Fret :: Fret (v. t.) To ornament with raised work; to variegate; to diversify.
Corrosive :: Corrosive (n.) That which has the power of fretting or irritating.
Neck :: Neck (n.) That part of a violin, guitar, or similar instrument, which extends from the head to the body, and on which is the finger board or fret board..
Freta :: Freta (pl. ) of Fretu.
Theorbo :: Theorbo (n.) An instrument made like large lute, but having two necks, with two sets of pegs, the lower set holding the strings governed by frets, while to the upper set were attached the long bass strings used as open notes..
Fret :: Fret (v. t.) To make rough, agitate, or disturb; to cause to ripple; as, to fret the surface of water..
Testify :: Testify (adv.) In a testy manner; fretfully; peevishly; with petulance.
Fret :: Fret (n.) A short piece of wire, or other material fixed across the finger board of a guitar or a similar instrument, to indicate where the finger is to be placed..
Fretted :: Fretted (p. p. & a.) Interlaced one with another; -- said of charges and ordinaries.
Grate :: Grate (v. t.) To fret; to irritate; to offend.
Spleeny :: Spleeny (a.) Irritable; peevish; fretful.
Whipsaw :: Whipsaw (n.) A saw for dividing timber lengthwise, usually set in a frame, and worked by two persons; also, a fret saw..
Fretty :: Fretty (a.) Adorned with fretwork.
Fret :: Fret (v. t.) To furnish with frets, as an instrument of music..
Fret :: Fret (v. i.) To be worn away; to chafe; to fray; as, a wristband frets on the edges..
Fretted :: Fretted (p. p. & a.) Agitated; vexed; worried.
Reglet :: Reglet (n.) A flat, narrow molding, used chiefly to separate the parts or members of compartments or panels from one another, or doubled, turned, and interlaced so as to form knots, frets, or other ornaments. See Illust. (12) of Column..
Temper :: Temper (n.) Disposition of mind; the constitution of the mind, particularly with regard to the passions and affections; as, a calm temper; a hasty temper; a fretful temper..
Nag :: Nag (v. t. & i.) To tease in a petty way; to scold habitually; to annoy; to fret pertinaciously.
Fretter :: Fretter (n.) One who, or that which, frets..
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