Fret

agitation resulting from active worry

a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion

an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief)

a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument

worry unnecessarily or excessively

be agitated or irritated

provide (a musical instrument) with frets

become or make sore by or as if by rubbing

cause annoyance in

gnaw into

carve a pattern into

decorate with an interlaced design

be too tight

cause friction

remove soil or rock

wear away or erode