chafes

tʃeɪf

verb

(with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.

the collar chafed his neck

abrade,graze,grate,rub against,rub painfully,gall,skin,scrape,scratch,rasp,inflame,excoriate

noun

wear or damage caused by rubbing.

to prevent chafe the ropes should lie flat