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
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One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Geneva police officers found a woman having difficulty walking on her own, with abrasions and bruising on her face, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In some cases, synthetics will last longer than pure merino, particularly in scenarios where abrasion is a major source of wear.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
Diabate tossed in a career-best 21 points to go with 10 rebounds against the Nets before exiting with a right eye abrasion.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Geneva police officers found a woman having difficulty walking on her own, with abrasions and bruising on her face, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In some cases, synthetics will last longer than pure merino, particularly in scenarios where abrasion is a major source of wear.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
Diabate tossed in a career-best 21 points to go with 10 rebounds against the Nets before exiting with a right eye abrasion.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for abrasion
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abrasion. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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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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