| abrasive |
something rough used to wear away or polish a surface. [1/2 definitions] |
| badge |
a pin, patch, or ribbon people wear to show that they belong to a group, have a particular job, or have done something special. |
| batter1 |
to wear down by constant pressure or use. [1/2 definitions] |
| corrode |
to cause to wear away slowly. |
| crown |
a covering for the head often made of gold or silver and decorated with jewels. Kings and queens wear crowns. [1/4 definitions] |
| erode |
to wear away or eat into. |
| exhaust |
to make tired; wear out. [1/4 definitions] |
| fray2 |
to wear or rub thin. [1/2 definitions] |
| masquerade |
a party or ball at which the guests wear costumes and masks. [2/4 definitions] |
| overdo |
to get tired; wear out. [1/3 definitions] |
| shabby |
showing signs of wear. [1/3 definitions] |
| smile |
to wear an expression on the face in which the corners of the mouth turn up and the eyes get brighter. Smiling usually shows that a person is happy, amused, or friendly. [1/2 definitions] |
| sport |
suited for sports or for somewhat casual wear. [1/6 definitions] |
| strength |
the power to hold off wear, damage, or injury. [1/3 definitions] |
| tap dance |
a dance in which the dancer uses the foot, heel, or toe to tap out a rhythm. Tap dancers wear special shoes to sound the taps. |
| wash |
to wear away or destroy by the action of moving water. [1/12 definitions] |
| wore |
past tense of "wear." |
| worn |
the past participle of "wear." [1/3 definitions] |
| worn-out |
no longer able to be used because of wear. [1/2 definitions] |