Definition of Abrasion
Abrasion
ab·ra·sion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Wearing away or removal of a surface by friction or erosion.
e.g. The hikers' boots showed signs of abrasion from the rough terrain.
(noun)
something that is annoying or irritating, or the state of being thus annoyed/irritated;
e.g. Their constant questions were an abrasion to my stressed state.
(noun)
an area of something, especially a part of the body such as the skin, that has been damaged or injured by something rubbing against it;
e.g. You might get an abrasion on your skin if the clothes you are wearing are made of a rough fabric.
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