abrasion
noun/əˈbreɪʒən/
Frequency rank: #14,148 most common English word
Meaning
a scraped or worn area on skin or a surface caused by rubbing or friction.
Example sentence
The cyclist's knee showed signs of abrasion after she fell on the rough pavement.
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