abraded; abrading
1
a
: to rub or wear away especially by friction : erode
b
: to irritate or roughen by rubbing
: to undergo abrasion
abrader
noun
Examples of abrade in a Sentence
ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers
the prisoner's manacles abraded his wrists and ankles until they bled
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My shoes abrade my feet and my shirt is stuck to my back.
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Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
Avoid scrubbing the stain, which can grind it deeper into the fibers and abrade the fabric.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Compared to its predecessors, Perseverance uses an advanced abrading bit and gaseous Dust Removal Tool, or gDRT, which applies five puffs of nitrogen to clear samples in a way that poses less risk of contamination.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 June 2025
It’s said to cause people to become irritable, aggravate health problems, and abrade mechanical devices.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Ariel Saramandi, The Dial, 29 July 2025
Avoid scrubbing the stain, which can grind it deeper into the fibers and abrade the fabric.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Compared to its predecessors, Perseverance uses an advanced abrading bit and gaseous Dust Removal Tool, or gDRT, which applies five puffs of nitrogen to clear samples in a way that poses less risk of contamination.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 30 June 2025
It’s said to cause people to become irritable, aggravate health problems, and abrade mechanical devices.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for abrade
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“Abrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abrade. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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abrade
verb
abraded; abrading
1
: to rub or wear away especially by friction
2
: to irritate or roughen by rubbing
abrader
noun
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