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eat away

Pronunciation:  eet u'wey

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 Definition: 
  1. [v]  wear away or erode
  2. [v]  remove soil or rock, as of wind or water; "Rain eroded the terraces"
 
 Synonyms: erode, fret
 
 See Also: corrode, damage, rust, wash

 

 

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