abrassion

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Abrasion

noun

1. The process of wearing or scraping away by friction.

Sample Sentence: The hiker's boots showed signs of abrasion after walking on rocky terrain for hours.

2. A scraped area or a wound caused by both friction and pressure.

Sample Sentence: The cyclist suffered multiple abrasions on his knees and elbows after falling off his bike.

3. A wearing down or rubbing away of rocks or land surfaces by friction.

Sample Sentence: The river's strong current caused the abrasion of the riverbank, forming a new curve in its course.

4. The act of abrading or wearing off the skin with a rough object or surface.

Sample Sentence: The artist used sandpaper to gently apply abrasion to the canvas, creating a unique texture in the artwork.

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