abrasion

[ uh-brey-zhuhn ]

noun

1. a scraped spot or area; the result of rubbing or abrading:

   abrasions on his leg caused by falling on the gravel.

   Synonyms: lesion, scrape, sore

2. the act or process of abrading.

   Synonyms: erosion, rubbing

abrasion

/ əˈbreɪʒən /

noun

1. the process of scraping or wearing down by friction
2. a scraped area or spot; graze
3. geography the effect of mechanical erosion of rock, esp a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it; wearing down Compare attrition corrasion

abrasion

/ ə-brā′zhən /

1. The process of wearing away a surface by friction. A rock undergoes abrasion when particles of sand or small pieces of rock are carried across its surface by a glacier, stream, or the wind.
2. A scraped area on the skin or mucous membranes.

Word History and Origins

Origin of abrasion¹

1650–60; < Medieval Latin abrāsiōn- (stem of abrāsiō ), equivalent to abrās ( us ) scraped off (past participle of abrādere; abrade ) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of abrasion¹

C17: from Medieval Latin abrāsiōn-, from the past participle of Latin abrādere to abrade

Example Sentences

Sutter said the men, who are still hospitalized, have “broken bones, lacerations and abrasions” but are in stable condition.

From Los Angeles Times

The court previously heard that Sara had suffered puncture wounds, burns, bruising and abrasions, and a post-mortem examination found Sara had "probable human bite marks", an iron burn and scalding from hot water.

From BBC

She suffered puncture wounds, burns, bruising and abrasions, and a post-mortem examination found Sara had "probable human bite marks", an iron burn and scalding from hot water.

From BBC

An oval abrasion on a French bulldog’s ear was rimmed by crusty discharge.

From Los Angeles Times

Clostebol is an active ingredient in dermatological cream or spray called Trofodermin which is used to treat skin abrasions, cuts and wounds - and readily available over the counter in Italy.

From BBC

Related Words

• scrape