sleet — meaning in English

English meaning

• attrition noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
• wear verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.

Senses

sleet is used for these senses in English:

• attrition Grinding down or wearing away by friction.
• wear Damage to the appearance and/or strength of an item caused by use over time.

attrition — full definition

1. noun A gradual wearing down or reduction, especially of staff or resources over time rather than through direct cuts.
2. noun The physical wearing away of a surface by friction or grinding.

wear — full definition

1. verb To have clothing, jewellery, or an accessory on one's body.
2. verb To gradually damage or erode something through repeated use or friction.
3. verb To last, or hold up, under continued use.
4. noun Clothing, especially of a particular type.

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