abrasion
noun
abra·sion
ə-ˈbrā-zhən 
1
a
: a wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
b
2
: an abraded area of the skin or mucous membrane
Examples of abrasion in a Sentence
abrasion of rocks by wind and water
walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions
Recent Examples on the Web
The photojournalist was pepper-sprayed and suffered a corneal abrasion in her eye.
—
Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
The game took on a different tone when Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered a corneal abrasion and didn’t return after the first quarter.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Even with durable fluorocarbon, check for toothy abrasions and change out leaders as necessary to avoid losing the big one.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024
The abrasion test didn’t result in any pilling, and actually managed to look even smoother.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
She was treated for minor abrasions by paramedics, according to the release.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2024
The little boy had no broken bones or internal injuries, according to the chief, who tells PEOPLE that after being treated at UAB Hospital in Birmingham for some abrasions, he was released.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
An abrasion resistant Cordura upper offers additional protection with durable breathability and flexibility.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Microscopic wear showed the stone tools appeared polished over the handheld part but not elsewhere, likely revealing abrasion from the movement of the tools within the ocher-bitumen grip.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024
Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
The game took on a different tone when Lakers star Anthony Davis suffered a corneal abrasion and didn’t return after the first quarter.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Even with durable fluorocarbon, check for toothy abrasions and change out leaders as necessary to avoid losing the big one.
—Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 28 Jan. 2024
The abrasion test didn’t result in any pilling, and actually managed to look even smoother.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2024
She was treated for minor abrasions by paramedics, according to the release.
—Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2024
The little boy had no broken bones or internal injuries, according to the chief, who tells PEOPLE that after being treated at UAB Hospital in Birmingham for some abrasions, he was released.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 15 Feb. 2024
An abrasion resistant Cordura upper offers additional protection with durable breathability and flexibility.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Microscopic wear showed the stone tools appeared polished over the handheld part but not elsewhere, likely revealing abrasion from the movement of the tools within the ocher-bitumen grip.
—Katie Hunt, CNN, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abrasion. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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abrasion
noun
abra·sion
ə-ˈbrā-zhən
1
: a rubbing, grinding, or wearing away by friction
2
: a place where the surface has been rubbed or scraped off
an abrasion on her knee
Medical Definition
abrasion
noun
abra·sion
ə-ˈbrā-zhən
1
: wearing, grinding, or rubbing away by friction
2
a
: the rubbing or scraping of the surface layer of cells or tissue from an area of the skin or mucous membrane
also
: a place so abraded
b
: the mechanical wearing away of the tooth surfaces by chewing
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