(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something
the collar chafed his neck
her arms chafed where the rope bit into them
become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience
the bank chafed at the restrictions imposed upon it
it chafed him to be confined like this
wear or damage caused by rubbing
to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat
a state of annoyance
into what an unprofitable chafe you have put yourself!