FRETS

Agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or some other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.

Agitation of the mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation.

"He keeps his mind in a continual fret."

Herpes; tetter.

Especially when describing animals: to consume, devour, or eat.

To chafe or irritate; to worry.

To make rough, to agitate or disturb; to cause to ripple.

"to fret the surface of water"

An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines, often in relief.

A saltire interlaced with a mascle.

To decorate or ornament, especially with an interlaced or interwoven pattern, or with carving or relief (raised) work.

To form a pattern on; to variegate.

To cut through with a fretsaw, to create fretwork.

A ferrule, a ring.

One of the pieces of metal, plastic or wood across the neck of a guitar or other string instrument that marks where a finger should be positioned to depress a string as it is played.

To bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring.

Musical senses.

A channel, a strait; a fretum.

A channel or passage created by the sea.

A fog or mist at sea, or coming inland from the sea.