fretted

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹɛtɪd/
  • Rhymes: -ɛtɪd

Etymology 1

From fret.

Verb

fretted

  1. simple past and past participle of fret

Adjective

fretted (not comparable)

  1. (music, of a musical instrument) Having frets.
    Antonyms: unfretted, fretless
    The dulcimer and sitar are fretted instruments.
Derived terms

Etymology 2

From fret.

Verb

fretted

  1. simple past and past participle of fret

Adjective

fretted (not comparable)

  1. Decorated with fretwork.
    Antonyms: unfretted, fretless
Derived terms