English Explanatory Dictionary

abrase

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rubbed smooth or blank.
verb
  1. To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade.

Pronunciation

/əˈbɹeɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-abrase.wav

Word forms

abrase abrases abrasing abrased

Etymology

From Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō (“abrade”), from ab (“from, away from”) + rādō (“scrape”).

Derived words

abrasive unabrased
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