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
These are tough gloves that are more resistant to abrasions.
—
Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Start by making small abrasions in the areas where holes or fraying would naturally occur: At the knees, yes, but also the around hems, pocket edges, and button holes.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
Police said a preliminary investigation determined that a 27-year-old man, identified as Xavier Israel, threw a rock at Stuhlbarg, which struck him in the back of the neck and caused an abrasion.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The initial autopsy, conducted the day after Journey died, revealed abrasions on Journey’s face that appeared to be from scratching, but no significant trauma.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
Polaris has received 32 reports of the steering system locking, including two reports of crashes and two reports of rollover/tip over, which resulted in two injuries involving abrasions.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024
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
Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
Start by making small abrasions in the areas where holes or fraying would naturally occur: At the knees, yes, but also the around hems, pocket edges, and button holes.
—Jane Herman, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2024
Police said a preliminary investigation determined that a 27-year-old man, identified as Xavier Israel, threw a rock at Stuhlbarg, which struck him in the back of the neck and caused an abrasion.
—USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The initial autopsy, conducted the day after Journey died, revealed abrasions on Journey’s face that appeared to be from scratching, but no significant trauma.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 18 Feb. 2024
Polaris has received 32 reports of the steering system locking, including two reports of crashes and two reports of rollover/tip over, which resulted in two injuries involving abrasions.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024
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
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abrasion. Accessed 25 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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