ABRADER

abrader, abradant

(noun) a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abrader (plural abraders)

Something that abrades; a tool or machine for abrading. [First attested in the mid-19th century.]

(archaeology) A primitive artifact made of sandstone used for smoothing, sharpening, or shaping.

(medicine) A surgical instrument used to abrade bone or other tissue.

Anagrams

• Barreda

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