scuffings
Marks from dragging
Scuffings are marks, scrapes, or worn patches left by dragging or rubbing—typically on floors, shoes, or other surfaces subject to friction.
The word captures both the action and its residue: The hardwood showed years of scuffings from furniture being moved.
Less commonly, scuffings can refer to shuffling movements of feet.
Shallow marks from abrasion
- abrasionsSuperficial skin damage
- marksVisible signs or grades
- scrapesShallow surface injuries
- burnishingSmoothing by friction
scratches
Shallow marks from abrasion
shuffling
Randomizing order of items
- draggingPulling with effort
- scrapingRubbing away material
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
rubbing · grinding · abrading · chafing · rasping · grating · sliding · brushing · scouring · wearing down
scuffle
Brief disorderly struggle
- tussleBrief physical struggle
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- altercationHeated verbal dispute
skirmish · fight · brawl · wrestling · shoving · pushing · roughhousing · scrapping · grappling · commotion
scuffingsgashes
Deep, jagged incisions
lacerations · incisions · carvings · etchings · punctures
scuffingspolish
Smooth by rubbing
smoothness · shine · luster · mint condition · glossy surface
scuffingssmoothings
Acts of eliminating roughness
restorations · waxings · lacquerings · repairs · resurfacings