Abrading: meaning, definitions and examples

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abrading

 

[ əˈbreɪ.dɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

surface wear

Abrading refers to the process of scraping or wearing away a surface through friction. This is often done using a material that is harder than the surface being abraded. It is commonly used in manufacturing and material processing to achieve a smooth finish or to remove unwanted material.

Synonyms

grinding, polishing, sanding, scraping

Examples of usage

  • The technician is abrading the metal to create a smoother surface.
  • During the sanding process, the wood was thoroughly abraded.
  • Abrading the paint from the wall requires careful technique.

Translations

Translations of the word "abrading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgaste

🇮🇳 घिसना

🇩🇪 Abschleifen

🇮🇩 pengikisan

🇺🇦 зношення

🇵🇱 ścieranie

🇯🇵 研磨

🇫🇷 abrasion

🇪🇸 abrasión

🇹🇷 aşındırma

🇰🇷 마모

🇸🇦 تآكل

🇨🇿 odírání

🇸🇰 obrúsenie

🇨🇳 磨损

🇸🇮 obrabljanje

🇮🇸 mölun

🇰🇿 ыдырау

🇬🇪 მარცვლეობა

🇦🇿 aşındırma

🇲🇽 abrasión

Word origin

The word 'abrade' originates from the Latin term 'abradere', which means 'to scrape off'. This Latin word is a combination of 'a-' meaning 'from' and 'radere' meaning 'to scrape'. The process of abrading has been utilized since ancient times, especially in craftsmanship and construction, where materials needed to be refined and smoothed. As a verb, 'abrade' has been used in English since the late 14th century, initially referring to the act of scraping away the surface of something. Over the centuries, it has evolved to encompass various forms of surface treatment, including sanding, grinding, and polishing. In modern contexts, it is often associated with industrial and manufacturing processes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,935 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.