abrasion (Meaning)
abrasion (n)
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
erosion by friction
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
abrasion (n.)
The act of abrading, wearing, or rubbing off; the wearing away by friction; as, the abrasion of coins.
The substance rubbed off.
A superficial excoriation, with loss of substance under the form of small shreds.
abrasion Sentence Examples
- The hiker had a minor abrasion on his knee from stumbling on the rocky trail.
- The car's paint showed signs of abrasion after years of exposure to harsh weather conditions.
- The worker wore protective gloves to prevent abrasions while handling rough materials.
- The doctor recommended a gentle ointment to soothe the skin abrasion and promote healing.
- The sandpaper was effective in smoothing out the wood but also caused some abrasion on the surface.
- The athlete had a few abrasions on his elbows and knees after a rough game on the field.
- She noticed an abrasion on her leather shoes after walking through the abrasive terrain.
- The dentist explained that tooth enamel can suffer abrasion from aggressive brushing.
- The mechanic wore safety goggles to protect his eyes from potential abrasions caused by flying debris.
- The abrasive cleaning agent was effective in removing stains but resulted in some abrasion on the kitchen surface.
FAQs About the word abrasion
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off, erosion by friction, the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or iceThe act of ab
bruise,graze, scrape, bedsore,gall
No antonyms found.
The hiker had a minor abrasion on his knee from stumbling on the rocky trail.
The car's paint showed signs of abrasion after years of exposure to harsh weather conditions.
The worker wore protective gloves to prevent abrasions while handling rough materials.
The doctor recommended a gentle ointment to soothe the skin abrasion and promote healing.
