Definition of Abrade

to wear something away through friction (rubbing or scraping)

Examples of Abrade in a sentence

Strong river currents began to abrade the shore and caused a breakdown in the coastline.  🔊

Using sandpaper, John was able to abrade the rough edges of the wood into a smooth finish.  🔊

The scrubbing process of the acne treatment allowed the doctor to abrade the skin’s surface until it was no longer rough.  🔊

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