Abrasive - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|əˈbreɪsɪv|
Brit.
|əˈbreɪsɪv|
noun
adjective
- causing abrasion (syn: scratchy)
- sharply disagreeable; rigorous (syn: harsh)
- sharply disagreeable; rigorous (syn: harsh)
an abrasive character
Extra examples
The waves had an abrasive action on the rocks.
...an abrasive display of rude behavior...
His mind was troubled with hard, abrasive thoughts.
She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.
Smooth down with a fine abrasive paper.
His management style is abrasive.
Use an abrasive pad for stubborn stains.
Word forms
noun
singular: abrasive
plural: abrasives
singular: abrasive
plural: abrasives
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