I . v. a.
1.
Abrade, scrape, chafe, grate.
2.
Wipe, clean, scour.
3.
Smooth.
4.
Chafe, fret, gall, touch hard.
5.
Spread, put, apply, smear.
II . v. n.
1.
Grate, chafe.
2.
Fret, chafe, make friction.
III . n.
1.
Rubbing, friction.
2.
Collision, obstruction, hindrance.
3.
Obstacle, difficulty, embarrassment, perplexity, dilemma, pinch, hardship.
4.
Taunt, gibe, sarcasm, jeer, severe rebuke.