abrādō — meaning in English

English meaning

• abrade verb To rub or wear off; erode.
• shave verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.

Senses

abrādō is used for these senses in English:

• abrade (transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17th century.]
• shave (intransitive) To remove hair from one's face by this means.

abrade — full definition

1. verb To rub or wear off; erode.
2. verb To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate.
3. verb To irritate by rubbing; chafe.
4. verb To cause the surface to become more rough.

shave — full definition

1. verb To cut hair close to the skin using a razor or similar tool.
2. verb To cut a thin slice or layer from something.
3. verb To reduce something slightly, such as time, cost, or size.
4. noun An instance of shaving, especially the face.
5. noun A narrow escape from danger; a close shave.

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