Abrase (Verb)
Meaning
Wear away.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The constant friction of her shoes on the pavement began to abrase the soles away after months of walking.
- Months of tidying up with abrasive cleaners started to abrase the cabinets' finish, weakening the wood beneath.
- As the rough seas crashed against the shore, they started to abrase the rocky formations over time.
- Scientists studied the speed at which ocean water can abrase the coastline, and the effects on erosion.
- Wiping her hands excessively on the rough apron started to abrase her skin.