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5 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Abrade' in a Sentence

"To gradually wear away or smooth by scraping or rubbing." more

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Her persistent scrubbing had been abrading the stubborn stain on the kitchen counter.
The carpenter noticed that the sandpaper had been abrading the surface of the wooden table.
The constant friction between the car's tires and the rough road had been abrading the rubber.
The relentless waves had been abrading the coastline, shaping it over centuries.
The old book had been abrading along the edges from years of frequent use.

Abrade

uh-breyd
verbTo gradually wear away or smooth by scraping or rubbing.
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Last Updated On: July 30, 2024
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