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Plural
abrasions
2
the process of wearing down or smoothing a surface through friction, typically caused by rubbing, scraping, or erosion
- The river's swift currents caused abrasion on the rocks, shaping them into smooth pebbles.
- The hiker's boots showed signs of abrasion from walking on rough terrain.
- Wind-driven sand caused abrasion on the paint of the old wooden fence.
- Dental abrasion can occur from brushing too vigorously over time.
- The glacier's movement across the landscape resulted in extensive abrasion of the underlying bedrock.
3
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
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