to wear off (skin) by scraping or rubbing

The harsh leather abrades his skin.

retire (po) nan graje oswa frote

Kui ki di a graje po li.

to wear off (skin) by scraping or rubbing:

These crystals abrade the contact surface and cause electrical breakdown.

graje nan grate oswa fwote

Kristal yo fwote sifas kontak la epi lakòz pàn elektrik.

Polishing by friction

Jonathan used sandpaper to abrade the rough edges of the wood.

Pase sable sou yon bagay

Jonathan te itilize yon sable pou li poli pati ki pi di nan bwa a.