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- pronunciation:
breI
zhn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a spot or patch that has been scraped, as on the skin.
She received some minor abrasions in the accident, but otherwise her condition is fine.- synonyms:
- fret, scrape
- similar words:
- chafe, corrosion, graze, scratch, scuff, sore
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| definition 2: |
the act or process of rubbing, scraping, or wearing away; friction.
- synonyms:
- attrition, erosion, scrape
- similar words:
- corrosion, friction, scratch
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| related words: |
contusion, fret, gall, polish, wear |
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