abrasive surface

Gritty grinding plane

An abrasive surface is rough or textured enough to wear away material through friction.

Sandpaper has an abrasive surface for smoothing wood.

Files and grinding wheels work the same way.

The phrase appears in product descriptions, safety warnings, and technical specifications: Do not drag across abrasive surfaces.

Related

texture · scratchy · coarse · friction · grinding · belt sander · scraping · rasp · file · nail file · emery · polish · sanding · grain · harsh · textured · pumice · steel wool

Opposites
texture/tactile quality

abrasive surfacesmooth surface

Plane without irregularities

polished surface · slick surface · glossy surface · slippery surface · satin finish

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G