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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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
He also started diligently airbrushing or painting over photographs of the deceased: “I paint out all the abrasions, cuts and bruises, and open the eyes,” he explained, essentially resurrecting a likeness of the victim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Now, her skin has abrasions where any fabric rubbed and rubbed against her skin.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
