1. Noun
The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction; as, the abrasion of coins.
2. Noun
The substance rubbed off.
3. Noun
A superficial excoriation, with loss of substance under the form of small shreds.
4. Noun
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Vocabulary classified under Medicine and healthcare
5. Noun
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
6. Noun
erosion by friction
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
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