the husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing.

straw cut up for fodder.

worthless matter; refuse.

the membranous, usually dry, brittle bracts of the flowers of certain plants.

Also called window. Military . strips of metal foil dropped by an aircraft to confuse enemy radar by creating false blips.

noun

crust , debris , dregs , husks , pod , refuse , remains , rubbish , shard , shell , trashnotes:to chafe means to rub until sore or worn; to chaff means to tease good-naturedly , badinage , banter , raillery , taunt

verb

banter , deride , fun , jeer , jolly , josh , kid , mock , rag * , rally , razz * , rib * , scoff , taunt , teasenotes:to chafe means to rub until sore or worn; to chaff means to tease good-naturedly , bran , debris , jest , joke , rag , ride , tease , trash , waste