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noun • erosion by friction • the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice • sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation • a wearing down to weaken or destroy • the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction | ||||||||
| 42% | 11 | Slow wearing down | ||||||
noun • (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it), also figuratively | ||||||||
| 40% | 10 | Gradually grinding down or wearing away | ||||||
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Wearing Away Or Down Crossword Clue
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ATTRITION which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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ATTRITION
Updated: October 13, 2023
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