Abrade and Sandblast

Abrade

Abrade verb - To damage or diminish by continued friction.
Usage example: ropes abraded by the rocks were a huge danger to the climbers
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Synonyms for Abrade

Sandblast and abrade are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sandblast" instead a verb "Abrade".

Nearby Words: abrasive, abrasion, abrading

Sandblast

Sandblast verb - Grind with a sandblast.
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Synonyms for Sandblast

Abrade and sandblast are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abrade" instead a verb "Sandblast".

Nearby Words: sandblasted, sandblasting
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