abrade in Dutch
abrade in Dutch is afschuren, schuren, uitschuren — abrade means to wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
abrade in Dutch
afschuren
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
schuren
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
uitschuren
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
afmatten
(transitive) To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
uitputten
(transitive) To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
What does "abrade" mean?
- verb To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
- verb To tire someone out or wear down their patience.
- verb To make sore by rubbing against it repeatedly.
- verb To make a surface rougher by scraping or scratching it.
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What is "abrade" in Dutch?
"abrade" in Dutch is afschuren, schuren, uitschuren. abrade means: To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
Are there other ways to say "abrade" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "abrade": afschuren, schuren, uitschuren, afmatten, uitputten.
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