Abrade \Ab*rade"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abraded}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Abrading}.] [L. abradere, abrasum, to scrape off; ab +
radere to scrape. See {Rase}, {Raze}.]
To rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction; as, to
abrade rocks. --Lyell.
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