ABRADING Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word abrading. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ABRADING
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| abrasive | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • a substance that abrades or wears down adjective satellite • causing abrasion • sharply disagreeable; rigorous | ||||||
| grinding | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • material resulting from the process of grinding • a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears) • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice | ||||||
| scraping | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected • a harsh noise made by scraping • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) | ||||||
| buffing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an ardent follower and admirer • a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen • bare skin • a medium to dark tan color • an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring) adjective satellite • of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather verb • strike, beat repeatedly • polish and make shiny | ||||||
| roughening | verbv | |||||
verb • make rough or rougher | ||||||
| sanding | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876) • a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral • fortitude and determination verb • rub with sandpaper | ||||||
| abrase | verbv | |||||
verb • wear away | ||||||
| corrade | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • wear away | ||||||
| scour | verbv | |||||
noun • a place that is scoured (especially by running water) verb • examine minutely • clean with hard rubbing • rub hard or scrub • rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid | ||||||
| rub down | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • wear away • manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes | ||||||
| rub off | verbv | |||||
verb • wear away | ||||||
