abrase

Not valid in Scrabble

It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Scrabble points
8
Words With Friends
9
Letters
6
Pronunciation
/əˈbɹeɪz/(UK)

Definition of abrase

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. (not-comparable, obsolete)Rubbed smooth or blank.
    “An abrase table.”
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adj

  1. (not-comparable, obsolete)Rubbed smooth or blank.
    “An abrase table.”

verb

  1. (transitive)To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade.

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Etymology

From Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō (“abrade”), from ab (“from, away from”) + rādō (“scrape”).

Anagrams of abrase

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