Attrition Definition

attrition
noun
  1. erosion by friction
  2. the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
  3. sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
  4. a wearing down to weaken or destroy; "a war of attrition"
  5. the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction

"Attrition" in song lyrics

See how attrition is used in real songs:

  • "Ammunition for this war of attrition"
    MURS f/ Supreme — Ups & Downs
  • "Because crowd participation is bore of attrition"
    J-Live — Hush the Crowd
  • "I'm genius with these renditions mental attrition"
    Tonedeff f/ PackFM, Rise, Session, Supastition, Substantial, Wordsworth — Quotables

Usage tips for "attrition"

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