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Abrader vs Abrades - What's the difference?

abrader | abrades |

As a noun abrader

is something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading .

As a verb abrades is

(abrade).

abrader

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading.
  • (archaeology) A primitive artifact made of sandstone used for smoothing, sharpening, or shaping.
  • Derived terms

    * dermabrader

    References

    abrades

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (abrade)
  • Anagrams

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    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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