Not using socks can cause abrasion which might be painful.

These plucked rocks can also cause abrasion against the bedrock and walls.

Much of the weight was going to fall on her hips, now, and would probably cause bruises and abrasions.

The exoskeleton served its purpose, but at the points of highest stress it always caused abrasion.

The solid vanadium compounds also cause abrasion of engine components.

Large particles in shadow that can cause abrasion are the most common culprits, Hollenberg says.

Rubbing can cause abrasion to your skin, which can lead to irritation and inflammation.

During grazing, the silica content in forage causes abrasion of teeth.

Seatbelts may also cause abrasions and hematomas; up to 30 percent of people with such signs have associated internal injuries.

The dust within the Sirocco winds can cause abrasion in mechanical devices and penetrate buildings.