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abrade
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abrade
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abrade
/ə
ˈ
breɪd/
verb
abrades
;
abraded
;
abrading
abrade
/ə
ˈ
breɪd/
verb
abrades
;
abraded
;
abrading
Learner's definition of ABRADE
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to damage (something) by rubbing, grinding, or scraping
skin
abraded
by shaving
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