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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

fret

/fret/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fret mean?

noun, verb

A narrow strip of metal or plastic on the neck of a guitar or other stringed instrument, used to press the strings against the fretboard. To feel anxious or worried about something.

Example

"The musician carefully pressed the string against the fret to produce the desired note."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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