ABRADING Synonyms

• material resulting from the process of grinding

• a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)

• the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

• (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

• a harsh noise made by scraping

• a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

• make rough or rougher

• French writer known for works concerning women's rights and independence (1804-1876)

• a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

• fortitude and determination

• rub with sandpaper

• wear away

• wear away

• a place that is scoured (especially by running water)

• examine minutely

• clean with hard rubbing

• rub hard or scrub

• rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid

• wear away

• manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes

• wear away