chafage

English

Etymology

From chafe +‎ -age.

Noun

chafage (uncountable)

1. Chafing; fretting and wear caused by rubbing.
   • 2024, Robert J. Meurn, Marine Cargo Operations:

     The outboard bales in each tier should be placed on their edges so that their flats will be presented to the sweat battens. This precaution is necessary to lessen the damage in case of chafage. If the bales chafe or become wet on their flats, only one or two layers will be damaged.