Chafing
Chafing , noun
[See Chafe, transitive verb]
The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
Collocations (2)
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 portable grate for coals.
Chafing gear (Nautical) , any material used to protect sails, rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to friction.