Definitions
There are 16 meanings of the word
Frets.
Frets - as a noun
Agitation resulting from active worry
Example: "Don't get in a stew"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
latherstewsweatswitherAn ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)
Example: "There was a simple fret at the top of the walls"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
greek fretgreek keykey patternA small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch
Frets - as a verb
Worry unnecessarily or excessively
Example: "Don't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fussHypernyms (Closely Related)
worryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be agitated or irritated
Example: "Don't fret over these small details"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
worryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide (a musical instrument) with frets
Example: "Fret a guitar"
Cause annoyance in
Gnaw into; make resentful or angry
Example: "The injustice rankled her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat intograterankleDecorate with an interlaced design
Be too tight; rub or press
Example: "This neckband is choking the cat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chokegagExample Sentences
"He played the guitar with ease, his fingers gliding over the frets."
"The musician's fingers moved quickly along the frets of the saxophone."
"She pressed down on the frets of the violin, producing a beautiful melody."
"The guitarist struggled to find the right frets on the new guitar."
"His fingers were calloused from years of sliding up and down the guitar frets."
Word Game Points
Is FRETS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, frets is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
FRETS has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is FRETS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, frets is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordFRETS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is FRETS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, frets is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordFRETS has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
