abraded; abrading
1
a
: to rub or wear away especially by friction : erode
b
: to irritate or roughen by rubbing
: to undergo abrasion
abrader
noun
abrad·er
-də(r)
plural -s
: one that abrades
a prod, scourge or abrader … of the local authorities—
Keith Williams
: such as
Keith Williams
a
: a tool or machine for abrading
b
or abrading stone archaeology
: a primitive stone artifact usually of sandstone for smoothing, sharpening, or shaping
Examples of abrade in a Sentence
Verb
ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers
the prisoner's manacles abraded his wrists and ankles until they bled
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
Diatomaceous earth is an organic compound that kills ants by drying out and abrading their bodies.
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The Spruce,
3 May 2026
Among other baubles, Kunz returned from the extended hunt with The Star of India, dropping it off in London to be cut and polished en cabochon, which is to say, abraded rather than faceted down to an elliptical shape.
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21 Jan. 2026
Loose-fitting covers can flap in the wind and abrade wicker surfaces.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
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Verb
Prior to snapping its selfie, the rover had just finished abrading the rocky Arethusa outcrop.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
13 May 2026
Diatomaceous earth is an organic compound that kills ants by drying out and abrading their bodies.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
Among other baubles, Kunz returned from the extended hunt with The Star of India, dropping it off in London to be cut and polished en cabochon, which is to say, abraded rather than faceted down to an elliptical shape.
—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Loose-fitting covers can flap in the wind and abrade wicker surfaces.
—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Abrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abrade. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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abrade
verb
abraded; abrading
1
: to rub or wear away especially by friction
2
: to irritate or roughen by rubbing
abrader
noun
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