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Which word fits this meaning? To wear away, scrape, or roughen a surface through friction.
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Reveal word and examples abrade Fine sand can abrade the painted surface when rubbed against it. Dictionary practice example. In the college workshop, Mina noticed that a rough cloth could abrade the finish of an old wooden box, leaving pale marks where she rubbed it. From Restoring the Workshop . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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