abrase
/əˈbreɪz/
verb
- To wear away or rub off by friction; to scrape or erode the surface of something.
- The constant wind and sand will abrase the paint on the old barn over time.
- The dentist warned that brushing too hard could abrase the enamel on your teeth.
- Be careful not to abrase the delicate surface of the antique table when cleaning it.
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