Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

abraid

verb

ə-ˈbrād

Definition

To wear away by scraping or rubbing; to grind down the surface of something.

Examples

She used sandpaper to abraid the rough edges of the wood.
Over time, the constant movement of the waves can abraid the rock formations on the shore.
The inspector noted that the machinery had been abraid due to improper handling.

Meaning

The term refers to the action of eroding or removing material from a surface through friction, often resulting in a smoother texture or less material overall.