Abrase

Pronunciation

• US IPA: /əˈbɹeɪz/

Origin

From Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō ("abrade"), from ab ("from, away from") + rādō ("scrape").

Full definition of abrase

Adjective

1. (obsolete) Rubbed smooth or blank. Attested only in the 17^th century.

• An abrase table. - B. Jonson

Verb

1. (transitive) To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade. First attested in the late 15^th century.

Anagrams

• abaser
• abears