erosion by friction

[ Syn: abrasion , corrasion , detrition ]

the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

[ Syn: grinding , abrasion , detrition ]

sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

[ Syn: contrition , contriteness ]

a wearing down to weaken or destroy; a war of attrition'

the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction