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abraded


Meanings
  • Verb

    To wear away the surface of (something) by rubbing or grinding.

    - "The sandpaper abraded the rough surface of the wood."
    - "The constant friction abraded the edges of the metal file."

Variants
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abradable , abrade , abraded , abrader , abraders , abrades , abrading
Forms
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abrades, abrading, abradedly, abrader


Etymology
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From the Old French word 'abrader', meaning 'to grind away' or 'to rub away'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'abrade' is also used in astronomy to describe the wearing away of the surface of a celestial body.

  2. In the medical field, 'abraded' can refer to a wound caused by rubbing or scraping the skin.


Related Concepts
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  1. Sanding: A common process of abrading using sandpaper or sand.

  2. Polishing: A process of abrading to create a smooth and shiny surface.


How to Memorize "abraded"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine sandpaper being used to abrade a surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the feeling of sandpaper against your skin or the sound of sand being rubbed together.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Abracadabra' - 'Abrade and Abrade, A surface becomes Abra-ca-dabra'.


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