abrader

Plural: abraders

Noun

• A tool or substance used for wearing away a surface.
• a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing
• Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading.
• Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading.
• A primitive artifact made of sandstone used for smoothing, sharpening, or shaping.
• Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading.
• A surgical instrument used to abrade bone or other tissue.

Examples

• The letter X is a great score-abrader, wearing down your opponent’s lead.

Synonyms

abradant

Related Words

abraser