Geological Erosion Terms

verb to have been used or carried for a long time and therefore showing signs of wear

adjective showing the damaging effects of overuse or long use

• The fabric of the dress looked worn after years of use.
• I can't wear these shoes anymore, they're too worn out.
• That jacket is so worn, it's practically vintage.
• His patience was worn thin after dealing with the difficult customer.

noun a flat area on a rock surface caused by the abrasive action of water and sediment particles

• The abrasion platform is a gently sloping rocky surface formed by the erosion of waves over time.
• I love sitting on the abrasion platform and watching the waves crash against the rocks.
• Let's go chill on the abrasion platform and soak up some sun.
• His patience was like an abrasion platform, slowly wearing down the rough edges of the situation.