abrasion
noun
a scraped spot or area; the result of rubbing or abrading.
abrasions
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pluralof abrasion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In an interview, Simpson said they were extremely allergic to mosquito bites, causing the abrasions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
The animals operated in the high temperatures of La Guaira, exposing themselves to dehydration and abrasions to their fur, something visible on Sisu's neck.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
There were four children in the car at the time of the crash, and one was taken to a hospital by a family member “as a precaution” for abrasions, Morton said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The skin on both heels and a patch below my right pinkie had worn away, leaving behind angry pink abrasions.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
But now all balance is lost and we plunge down headlong, both of us, noisily and without grace, gathering momentum and abrasions as we go.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
