2syllables
fretted
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fretted is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, fretted is hyphenated as:
Definitions offretted
1verb
- 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.
Example: "to fret the surface of water"
- In the form fret out: to squander, to waste.
- To gnaw; to consume, to eat away.
- To be chafed or irritated; to be angry or vexed; to utter peevish expressions through irritation or worry.
- To be worn away; to chafe; to fray.
Example: "A wristband frets on the edges."
- To be anxious, to worry.
- To be agitated; to rankle; to be in violent commotion.
Example: "Rancour frets in the malignant breast."
- To have secondary fermentation (fermentation occurring after the conversion of sugar to alcohol in beers and wine) take place.
1verb
- 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.
1verb
- To bind, to tie, originally with a loop or ring.
- Musical senses.
1adjective
- (of a musical instrument) Having frets.
Example: "The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments."
- Decorated with fretwork.
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