Abrade: meaning, definitions and examples

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abrade

[ əˈbreɪd ]

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skin

To scrape or wear away by friction or erosion. To irritate or wear down someone's patience.

Synonyms

erode, irritate, scrape, scratch

Examples of usage

The rough surface abraded my skin.
The constant noise abraded her nerves.

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metal

To wear down or rub away by friction. To remove metal by mechanical means.

Synonyms

grind, polish, scour

Examples of usage

The metal abraded against the rough surface.
The tool abrades the metal to create a smooth finish.

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medical

An area of damaged skin or tissue caused by scraping or wearing away.

Synonyms

abrasion, scrape, scratch

Examples of usage

The wound was a result of the abrasion against the rough surface.

Translations

Translations of the word "abrade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgastar

🇮🇳 घिसना

🇩🇪 abschleifen

🇮🇩 mengikis

🇺🇦 стирати

🇵🇱 ścierać

🇯🇵 擦る (こする)

🇫🇷 abraser

🇪🇸 abrasar

🇹🇷 aşındırmak

🇰🇷 문지르다

🇸🇦 حك

🇨🇿 odřít

🇸🇰 ošúchať

🇨🇳 磨损 (mósǔn)

🇸🇮 drgniti

🇮🇸 nudd

🇰🇿 қырнау

🇬🇪 გაღიზიანება

🇦🇿 sürtmək

🇲🇽 abrasar

Word origin

The word 'abrade' originated from the Latin word 'abradere', which means 'to scrape off'. It has been used in the English language since the 17th century. The term is commonly used in various fields such as dermatology, mechanics, and materials science to describe the process of wearing away or scraping off material through friction. Abrasion can occur naturally, as in the case of skin abrasions, or it can be intentionally induced, such as in metalworking processes. The word 'abrade' conveys the idea of gradual erosion or removal through repeated friction.