ABRASION in a Sentence

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Example sentences for ABRASION, such as:

1. She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
2. You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink.
3. There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface.
4. An abrasive material is unsuitable for cleaning baths.
5. Dust also, is a significant cause of abrasion of book papers and covers.

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 Meanings and Examples of ABRASION
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
abrasion
 n.  the process of scraping or wearing away; scratch; friction
Classic Sentence:
1  As long as the criminal remains upon two legs so long must there be some indentation, some abrasion, some trifling displacement which can be detected by the scientific searcher.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In VI. THE ADVENTURE OF BLACK PETER
Example Sentence:
1  Dust also, is a significant cause of abrasion of book papers and covers.
2  There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface.
3  The sharp rocks did abrade the skin on her legs, so she put iodine on her abrasions.
4  She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
5  An abrasive material is unsuitable for cleaning baths.
6  You'll need a strong abrasive for cleaning this sink.
7  Ash can also cause long-term abrasive damage to planes that could lead to later disasters if not dealt with.