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abrasion n

Abrasion means damage or a sore place caused by rubbing or scraping. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of abrasion

  • damage or a sore place caused by rubbing or scraping

Usage examples of abrasion

The rope caused an abrasion on his palm from constant rubbing.

She cleaned the abrasion on her knee after falling on the pavement.

The suitcase had an abrasion where it scraped against the concrete.

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