abrade

abrade Definition

abrade (ə brād′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb abraded abrad′·ed, abrading abrad′·ing

to scrape or rub off; wear away by scraping or rubbing

Etymology: L abradere < ab-, away + radere, to scrape: see rat

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abrade Usage Examples

Object

skin: However, do not abrade the skin by using a scrub brush.
surface: To prepare wood, lightly abrade the surface using a dry sandpaper, rubbing in the direction of the grain.

Modifying Another Word

not: However, do not abrade the skin by using a scrub brush.
easily: Unfortunately, since hairs abrade easily, dry, unmounted specimens are of little use.

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