abrade
verb (used with or without object)
to wear off or down by scraping or rubbing.
abrader
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a word derived from
abrade.
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The area is also culturally significant because it has remains of ancient Hawaiian villages, petroglyphs, burial sites and the largest known abrader tool quarry in the state, according to the Trust for Public Lands.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 12, 2022
