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abrasion

An abrasion is an area that is sore, scraped or rubbed away. (noun)

1. A spot on one's arm that is scraped from falling off a bike is an example of an abrasion. 2. An area of rocks on a shoreline that has been worn away from the waves is an example of an abrasion.

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