verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of abrade form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

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rub offscourabateablateabraseabrase

Example

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"The polishing compound abrades away tiny imperfections in the surface of the metal, leaving it with a mirror finish."

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