Word Games Pro Dictionary

abrasion

noun

The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
BR
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩

Listen

Audio Pronunciation

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

noun

  1. Erosion by friction

noun

  1. An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Similar words

Synonyms

grindingattritiondetritioncorrasionscratchscrapeexcoriation

Check yourself

Practise This Word

Three quick questions on this word. Nothing is recorded — practise it as often as you like.

Keep exploring

C2 Words More vocabulary graded at C2. Learn C2 English Everything for C2 Proficiency learners: the course, word lists, articles and practice. C2 Proficiency Course Free lessons with examples, worksheets and quizzes. English Level Test Is this your level? Find out with a free test. Word Unscrambler Build words from mixed letters. Scrabble Finder Find playable words and scores.
Scroll to Top