to wear or abrade by rubbing

He chafed his shoes on the rocks.

to make sore by rubbing

Her collar chafed her neck.

to irritate; annoy

The dripping of the faucet chafed her nerves.

to warm by rubbing

to chafe cold hands.

Obsolete . to heat; make warm.

to become worn or sore from rubbing

His neck began to chafe from the starched collar.

to rub; press with friction

The horse chafed against his stall.

to be irritated or annoyed

He chafed at their constant interruptions.

irritation; annoyance.

heat, wear, or soreness caused by rubbing. ?

chafe at the bit

to become impatient at delay

The work was going very slowly, and he began to chafe at the bit.