First Known Use: 1677
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abrade
verb \ə-ˈbrād\
: to damage (something) by rubbing, grinding, or scraping
abrad·edabrad·ing
Full Definition of ABRADE
transitive verb
1
a : to rub or wear away especially by friction : erode b : to irritate or roughen by rubbing
intransitive verb
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Origin of ABRADE
Latin abradere to scrape off, from ab- + radere to scrape — more at rodent
Rhymes with ABRADE
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ABRADE Defined for Kids
abrade
verb \ə-ˈbrād\
abrad·edabrad·ing
Definition of ABRADE for Kids
: to wear away or irritate by rubbing <The rough fabric abraded his skin.>
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abrade
transitive verb \ə-ˈbrād\
abrad·edabrad·ing
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