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attrition 1. Geography the grinding down of rock particles by friction during transportation by water, wind, or ice 2. Theol sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation, esp as contrasted with contrition, which arises purely from love of God attrition [ə′trish·ən] (geology) The act of wearing and smoothing of rock surfaces by the flow of water charged with sand and gravel, by the passage of sand drifts, or by the movement of glaciers. (materials) Wear caused by rubbing or friction. For metal surfaces, also known as scoring; scouring. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| But the incidents of his adventure grew sensibly sharper and clearer under the attrition of thinking them over, and so he presently found himself leaning to the impression that the thing might not have been a dream, after all. But as much movement was necessary to ascend such a great height, some of the clay would become attached to its rough skin by attrition. This may be a war of attrition, or even now the unexpected may come, but to all effects and purposes Germany is beaten. |
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