Surface Finishing Techniques

noun the act of gently touching or overlapping something

verb to move or flow with a gentle, rippling sound

adjective describing something that is continuously touching or overlapping

• The waves were lapping gently against the shore.
• I love sitting by the beach and listening to the waves lapping.
• The dog was lapping up the water from his bowl.
• The runner was lapping the other competitors on the track.

verb to wear down or rub away by friction; erode

adjective causing abrasion or friction

• The jeweler was carefully abrading the rough edges of the diamond to create a smooth surface.
• I saw him abrading the wood to make it smoother for painting.
• She spent hours abrading her jeans to achieve that distressed look.
• His sharp words were like sandpaper, abrading her self-esteem.