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| ablate |
to wear away or otherwise remove (a surface), as by heat or erosion. [1/2 definitions] |
| abrade |
to rub or wear down a surface by friction. [1/4 definitions] |
| abrasive |
something rough used to wear away or polish a surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| antiwear |
combined form of wear. |
| badge |
a pin or small piece of cloth that people wear to show that they belong to a group, have a particular job, or have done something special. |
| batter1 |
to wear down by constant pressure or use. [1/2 definitions] |
| belt |
a piece of cloth, leather, or other material that you wear around the waist. [1/2 definitions] |
| bloomer1 |
(pl.) a pair of loose, knee-length trousers formerly worn by girls and women as athletic wear. [1/3 definitions] |
| chafe |
to abrade, irritate, or wear away by rubbing. [3/6 definitions] |
| clothes |
things that you wear to cover the body; clothing. |
| clothing |
things that you wear to cover the body; clothes. |
| coat |
a piece of clothing that people wear over their clothes. It covers the body, arms, and some of a person's legs and is usually used to keep warm. [1/4 definitions] |
| corrode |
to cause to wear away slowly. |
| crown |
a covering for the head often made of gold or silver and decorated with jewels. Kings and queens wear crowns. [1/4 definitions] |
| cuisse |
a piece of armor made to wear on the thigh. |
| degrade |
to wear down (rock) and cause disintegration. [1/8 definitions] |
| depreciation |
a decrease in value due to aging, wear, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| deteriorate |
to wear away; break down little by little. [1/4 definitions] |
| dinner jacket |
a man's semiformal jacket for evening wear; tuxedo. [1/2 definitions] |
| dress |
to wear formal clothing. [1/11 definitions] |
| dress up |
to wear formal or fancy clothes. |
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