Definitions for abrade

abrade a·brade

Spelling: [uh-breyd]
IPA: /əˈbreɪd/

Abrade is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 108 anagrams from letters in abrade (aabder).

Definitions for abrade

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to wear off or down by scraping or rubbing.
  2. to scrape off.

Origin of abrade

1670-80; Latin abrādere, equivalent to ab- ab- + rādere to scrape

Examples for abrade

This is specially the case with Chaffinches and Bramblings: Greenfinches abrade later.

In all cases, however, a hard file will abrade the surface of the false stone.

Genuine amber, when rubbed together, emits a very fragrant odour similar to a fresh lemon, and does not abrade the surface.

Wherever they find calcareous strata to abrade, the water is almost milklike in hue for miles around.

Word Value for abrade
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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