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abrasion. n. 1. the process of scraping or wearing down by friction. 2. a scraped area or spot; graze. 3. (Physical Geography) geography the effect of mechanical erosion of rock, esp a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it; wearing down. Compare attrition 4, corrasion.
Abrasion in coastal erosion. Coastal abrasion occurs as breaking waves which contain sand and larger fragments erode the shoreline or headland. This removes material resulting in undercutting and possible collapse of unsupported overhanging cliffs. Abrasion platform