abrasion

a-bra-sion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An area of skin or surface that has been worn away by rubbing or scraping.

  2. 2.

    The process of scraping or wearing something away.

Forms

plural: abrasions

Related words

See also: abrasive, erosion, scrape
Synonyms: erosion, graze, scrape, scratch

Etymology

From Latin abrasio, from abradere (to scrape off), from ab- (away) + radere (to scrape).