(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
[ Syn: erosion , eroding , eating away , wearing away ]
the act of having on your person as a covering or adornment; she bought it for everyday wear
[ Syn: wear ]
wearing (n.)
producing exhaustion; an exhausting march; the visit was especially wearing
[ Syn: exhausting , tiring , wearying ]