Definitions for: Abrade

[v] strike against an object, as of one's toe or foot
[v] scour a surface
[v] wear away

Webster (1913) Definition: Ab*rade", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Abraded; p. pr. & vb.
n. Abrading.] [L. abradere, abrasum, to scrape off; ab +
radere to scrape. See Rase, Raze.]
To rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction; as, to
abrade rocks. --Lyell.

A*brade", v. t.
Same as Abraid. [Obs.]

Synonyms: abrase, corrade, rub down, rub off, scour, scrape, skin, stub

See Also: chafe, excoriate, injure, rasp, rub, wear away, wear off, wound

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