abrasion

noun
UK: /əˈbreɪ.ʒən/
US: /əˈbreɪ.ʒən/

  1. The process of scraping or wearing something away.

    1. The rock showed abrasion from the constant water flow. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dentist looked for signs of abrasion on my teeth, which can indicate grinding. [ ] [ ]

  2. An area of skin that has been scraped or worn away.

    1. She had a small abrasion on her knee after she fell. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor cleaned the abrasion carefully to prevent infection setting in properly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

erosion scratch grazing frication scrape

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abrasion" in English means: The process of scraping or wearing something away., An area of skin that has been scraped or worn away..

The phonetic transcription of "abrasion" is /əˈbreɪ.ʒən/ in British English and /əˈbreɪ.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abrasion": erosion, scratch, grazing, frication, scrape.

Example usage of "abrasion": "The rock showed abrasion from the constant water flow.". More examples on the page.