Attrition Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Attrition

Meaning 1 : erosion by friction

    Synonyms : abrasion,  corrasion,  detrition
Meaning 2 : sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation

    Synonyms : contriteness,  contrition
Meaning 3 : the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

    Synonyms : abrasion,  detrition,  grinding
Meaning 4 : a wearing down to weaken or destroy

    Example : a war of attrition

Meaning 5 : the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction