Chafing

n.
  1. The act of rubbing, or wearing by friction; making by rubbing.
    2. Chafing dish ,
    a dish or vessel for cooking on the table, or for keeping food warm, either by coals, by a lamp, or by hot water; a portable grate for coals.
    Chafing gear (Naut.),
    any material used to protect sails, rigging, or the like, at points where they are exposed to friction.