abrade
intermediateB1/əˈbreɪd/ · a-brade
To scrape or wear away the surface of something.
Meanings
To scrape or wear away the surface of something.
کسی چیز کی سطح کو کھرچنا یا گھسنا۔
کھرچنا
kharchna
Common Collocations
- abrade the skin
- materials that can abrade
- to abrade surfaces
Example Sentences
The constant friction can abrade the surface of the material.
لگاتار رگڑنے سے مادے کی سطح کھرچ سکتی ہے۔
Lagatar ragadne se maade ki satah kharch sakti hai.
The tools are designed to abrade and shape metal.
یہ اوزار دھات کو کھرچنے اور شکل دینے کے لیے بنائے گئے ہیں۔
Yeh auzaar dhaat ko kharchne aur shakal dene ke liye banaye gaye hain.
You should not abrade the painted surface.
آپ کو رنگین سطح کو نہیں کھرچنا چاہیے۔
Aap ko rangeen satah ko nahi kharchna chahiye.
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💡 Memory Tip
A-BRAID that wears away a surface.
Picture a rough stone rubbing against a smooth surface, causing wear.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "abradere" — to scrape off
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old French, influencing its current form in English through Latin.