abrade
Advanced/əˈbreɪd/
- verb
- To rub off or wear down by scraping
abrade in a sentence
- “Walking in sand can abrade the skin.”
- “Ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers.”
- “The prisoner's manacles abraded his wrists and ankles until they bled.”
What does “abrade” mean?
abrade (verb) means to rub off or wear down by scraping. It is pronounced /əˈbreɪd/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "abrade" mean?
- abrade (verb) means: To rub off or wear down by scraping
- How do you pronounce "abrade"?
- "abrade" is pronounced /əˈbreɪd/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "abrade" in a sentence?
- Here is "abrade" used in a sentence: Walking in sand can abrade the skin.
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