chafe

verb

• 1(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something: [with object]:the collar chafed his neck [no object]:her arms chafed where the rope bit into them
• [no object] (of an object) rub abrasively against another:the grommet stops the cable chafing on the metal

• 2 [with object] rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation:I chafed her feet and wrapped the blanket round her

• 3become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience: [no object]:the bank chafed at the restrictions imposed upon it [with object]:it chafed him to be confined like this

noun

• 1 [mass noun] wear or damage caused by rubbing:to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat

• 2 archaic a state of annoyance: into what an unprofitable chafe you have put yourself!