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wearing away

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Noun1.wearing away - (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)wearing away - (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
eating away, eroding, erosion, wearing
geology - a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
chatter mark - marks on a glaciated rock caused by the movement of a glacier
ablation - the erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers
attrition, corrasion, detrition, abrasion - erosion by friction
beach erosion - the erosion of beaches
geologic process, geological process - (geology) a natural process whereby geological features are modified
deflation - (geology) the erosion of soil as a consequence of sand and dust and loose rocks being removed by the wind; "a constant deflation of the desert landscape"
planation - the process of erosion whereby a level surface is produced
soil erosion - the washing away of soil by the flow of water
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As he replied in the affirmative, with perfect confidence and cheerfulness, we did not resume the subject until the day was wearing away.
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He was to blame in wearing away his youth in contemplation with the end of poetizing in his manhood.
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The Sawhorse wore wooden shoes to keep his wooden legs from wearing away, and he was strong and swift.
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