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abraders

|a-brad-ers|

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/əˈbreɪdərz/

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/əˈbreɪdəz/

(abrader)

tool for abrading

Base FormPlural
abraderabraders
Etymology
Etymology Information

'abrader' originates from the Latin word 'abradere,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'radere' meant 'to scrape.'

Historical Evolution

'abradere' transformed into the French word 'abrader,' and eventually became the modern English word 'abrader' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to scrape away,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

tools or devices used for abrading, which means to wear down or rub away by friction.

The workers used abraders to smooth the rough edges of the metal.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/04/05 13:21