1. to wear away or scrape off by rubbing or friction

Examples

• The rough rope abrades his hands when he climbs.
• Sandpaper abrades the wood surface to make it smooth.
• The constant wind abrades the cliff face over time.
• Her new shoes abraded her heels during the long walk.
• The metal tool abrades the paint from the wall.
• Ocean waves slowly abrade the rocky coastline.