abrade in German
abrade in German is abschleifen, abschürfen — abrade means to wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
abrade in German
abschleifen
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
abschürfen
(transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th 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 German?
"abrade" in German is abschleifen, abschürfen. abrade means: To wear something away gradually by rubbing or scraping it.
Are there other ways to say "abrade" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "abrade": abschleifen, abschürfen.
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