Wordiyorad-scrape
Latinscrape, scratch, shave
Variants
radrasrade
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