Canadian English Meaning of abrade

abrade

Other Canadian English words related to abrade

synonyms

• erode
• fray
• wear
• bite
• chafe
• erase
• fret
• bile
• reduce
• Rub
• scrape
• sharpen
• shave
• chew
• Wind erosion
• Corrode
• decomposition
• disintegrate
• dissolve
• eat
• file
• Frazzle
• gnaw
• grate
• graze
• grind
• hone
• bite
• rasp
• rub out
• Sandblasting
• Sandpaper
• scour
• Scuff mark
• wear out
• sharpen
• wipe (away)

antonyms

• polish
• smooth
• soften
• wax

Definitions and Meaning of abrade in English

Wordnet

abrade (v)

wear away

rub hard or scrub

Webster

abrade (v. t.)

To rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction; as, to abrade rocks.

Same as Abraid.

FAQs About the word abrade

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word abrade

abrade

What is the English meaning of the word abrade

wear away, rub hard or scrubTo rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction; as, to abrade rocks., Same as Abraid.

What are the synonyms of the word abrade

erode,fray,wear,bite,chafe,erase,fret,bile,reduce,Rub

What are the antonyms of the word abrade

polish,smooth,soften,wax