1. to wear away or erode (rock, soil, etc.) by the abrasive action of water, wind, or sediment
Usage: geology, earth science; third person singular present tense of 'corrade'

Examples

• The river corrades the canyon walls over thousands of years.
• Wind and sand corrades the exposed rock formations in the desert.
• Glacial ice corrades the valley floor as it moves slowly downhill.
• Waves corrade the cliff face during storms.
• The stream corrades its bed, creating a deeper channel.