Definition of Erode
Erode
er·ode
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To wear away or destroy gradually by natural forces.
e.g. The constant flooding will erode the riverbank over time.
(verb)
to gradually wear away soil or rock by the action of natural agents (like wind or water), or to gradually be worn away by forces like wind or water;
e.g. The waters of the river erode the sides of the canyon, making it deeper.
(verb)
to cause something to be formed slow process of erosion (being eaten into);
e.g. The winds erode the rocks in the desert to yield dramatic rock formations.
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