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Abrasive

Abrasive | Abrasives | Abrasiveness

Abrasive meaning

Producing abrasion; rough enough to wear away the outer surface. | Being rough and coarse in manner or disposition; overly aggressive and causing irritation.

Example sentences (20)

A big abrasive personality is what Chelsea need and the Spaniard is it.

But Moss-Bachrach plays Richie with such abrasive affection that it’s a potent fantasy.

Cummins backed speedsters Josh Hazlewood and Scott Boland to support him in the new-ball attack and make the most of any available reverse swing as the pitch becomes more abrasive under wear and tear.

Elsewhere, the empoweringly bittersweet "Call Out the Dark" opens the show; the downright abrasive "My Allied Ocean" highlights the group's most ferocious side; and "King of Errors" balances its metal and symphonic elements perfectly.

However, Dorff's most recent outburst would suggest the star’s feelings about Marvel’s current cinematic offerings have not improved since his abrasive words last put him in the spotlight.

It reinforces that this world is bleak and highlights why Joel is as cold and abrasive.

Maybe you don't like OpenBSD programmers or BDFL for their abrasive personalities, but they are way ahead of Linux in many ways.

Once done, wipe the band clean with a non-abrasive and lint-free cloth.

This came after William described Harry’s wife as “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive,” (more on that later) the Duke of Sussex says.

We’ve all fallen victim to the hardcore scrubs out there (think: fruity ones from your high school skincare routine), but anything too abrasive can actually be super damaging to your skin.

When it comes to physical exfoliants (scrubs), there is always the worry that they’ll cause micro skin tears due to the harsh abrasive particles.

Which is for anyone to deal with, but Pat’s abrasive personality assures audiences she can take care of herself — until she can’t.

Abrasive former ambassador to Germany Ric Grenell is seen as a frontrunner for the Secretary of State position, as is Florida Senator Marco Rubio, who called Trump a "con artist" and the "most vulgar person to ever aspire to the presidency" in 2016.

Abrasive is not enough of a word to explain what Meri was to a few of us children specifically.

According to experts at Tees Valley Wildlife Trust, the balls originated from Hartlepool power station, which use the abrasive spheres to clean the system’s pipes.

But her critics paint her as abrasive and prone to misspeaking.

From the clothes and the hair color, it resembles Jodie Foster’s character, warning viewers about the safety of the abrasive, foul-mouthed Liz Danvers during the finale.

If anything, it is the kind of abrasive politics that can only be associated with military governments or leaders who come from military background.

Like other headphones, you should never run them under water, use abrasive tools or get liquids in any openings.

Microfiber towels, which are non-abrasive, non-linting, and absorbent, are a staple for keeping your vehicle clean.