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abrasion

The definition of 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.

See abrasion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a scraping or rubbing off, as of skin
a wearing away by rubbing or scraping, as of rock by wind, water, etc.
an abraded spot or area

Origin: LL abrasio < L abradere, abrade

See abrasion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The process of wearing down or rubbing away by means of friction.
a. A scraped or worn area.
b. A scraped area on the skin or on a mucous membrane, resulting from injury or irritation.

Origin:

Origin: Medieval Latin abrāsiō, abrāsiōn-

Origin: , from Latin abrāsus

Origin: , past participle of abrādere, to scrape off; see abrade

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