abrasion
Example Sentences
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"Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can't move. I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me," she said in a video posted on social media.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2024
The victim sustained a minor abrasion below the eye.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2023
As a result, these coated structures are periodically inspected for abrasion and breaches, which are then fixed by recoating the damaged areas.
From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023
They also agreed to reduce brake particle emissions limits and tire abrasion rate emissions.
From Washington Times • Sep. 25, 2023
The scratch was shallow, but the area surrounding the abrasion was as red and swollen as a chain of kielbasa sausage.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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