Some examples of word usage: abrade
1. The rough surface of the sandpaper will abrade the wood, smoothing it down.
(Permukaan kasar kertas amplas akan mengikis kayu, membuatnya lebih halus.)
2. The constant friction of the rope against the rock began to abrade it, causing it to wear down.
(Friksi terus menerus tali terhadap batu mulai mengikisnya, menyebabkannya aus.)
3. Be careful not to abrade the delicate fabric of the dress when washing it.
(Hati-hati untuk tidak mengikis kain halus dari gaun saat mencucinya.)
4. The metal railing showed signs of being abraded by the constant contact with passing bicycles.
(Pagar besi menunjukkan tanda-tanda terikis oleh kontak terus menerus dengan sepeda yang lewat.)
5. Over time, the motion of the waves can abrade the shoreline, changing its shape.
(Seiring berjalannya waktu, gerakan ombak bisa mengikis garis pantai, mengubah bentuknya.)
6. The rough edges of the stone had abraded the skin on her palms as she climbed.
(Tepi kasar batu telah mengikis kulit di telapak tangannya saat ia mendaki.)