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abrade | abradingly |

As a verb abrade

is to rub or wear off; erode or abrade can be .

As an adverb abradingly is

in a manner that abrades.

abrade

English

Etymology 1

* First attested in 1677. * From (etyl) .

Verb

(abrad)
  • To rub or wear off; erode.
  • To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
  • To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
  • To cause the surface to become more rough.
  • To undergo abrasion.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) abraiden.

    Verb

    (abrad)
  • References

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    abradingly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a manner that abrades.