Wordiyorad-scrape
LatinVariants
radrasrade
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin rādere (to scrape, scratch, shave), past participle rāsus. The scraping action extends from physical abrasion (abrade, abrasive) to total destruction: raze means to scrape a building to the ground. Razor is the everyday tool for scraping hair. A compact root family with consistent physical imagery.
Associated Words
abrade
To wear away or scrape a surface by friction
GREC2
abrasion
The wearing away of a surface by friction; a scraped area on skin
IELTSTOEFLGRE
abrasive
A substance used for smoothing surfaces; harsh and irritating in manner
TOEFLGREC2
raze
To demolish completely to the ground
TOEFLGREC2
razor
A sharp tool for shaving; to shave with it
GREB1