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to wear away
01
become ground down or deteriorate
02
diminish, as by friction
03
cut away in small pieces
Example
Geological erosion occurs when wind, water, or ice gradually wear away rock and soil.
The gap between the two cliffs was enlarging as erosion wore away at the rock over time.
he headless statue stood in the courtyard, its features worn away by centuries of weathering.
The athlete who trains regularly and consistently knows that constant dropping wears away a stone and is more likely to perform well in competition.
