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wearing away

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Noun1.wearing awaywearing 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.
Great Expectations by Dickens, Charles View in context
He was to blame in wearing away his youth in contemplation with the end of poetizing in his manhood.
Poems by Poe, Edgar Allan View in context
The Sawhorse wore wooden shoes to keep his wooden legs from wearing away, and he was strong and swift.
The Emerald City of Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
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