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Meaning of chafing gear | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Any material, usually rope or canvas, used to protect sails, rigging, etc., at points where they are exposed to friction.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

chafing-dish Chafkin Chaflin chaft ChAFTA chafuroside