abrasion
10 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #39,207
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʌbɹˈeɪʒʌn/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural abrasions
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
erosion by friction
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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