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Scratching and rubbing
abrade
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graze
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rub
rubsomethingdown
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scoursomethingout
scratch
smooth
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towel
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scuff
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uk/skʌf/us/skʌf/(alsoscuff mark)
aroughmarkmade on asmoothsurface,especiallyon ashoeorfloor:
When the swing leg passes the stance leg, the swing foot would inevitably 'scuff' the floor.
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Their shoes were scuffed and run down at the heel.
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Because pressure gates move slightly during use, long-term wall scuffing and denting can occur.
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Cordura fabrics are known for their durability and resistance to abrasions, tears and scuffs.
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Now start you scuffing pattern giving the tire a little kick forward, then hitting the brake and repeating, trying to keep your arms firm and hold the position locked out.
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When the differential is unlocked (open differential), it allows each wheel to rotate at different speeds (such as when negotiating a turn), thus avoiding tire scuffing.
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Interior upgrades include, sports-oriented front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a leather and chrome gear shifter, and metallic door sillscuffplates.
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Montan wax in polishes improvesscuffresistance, increases water repellence, and imparts high gloss.
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When ready, apply the brakes and put your foot firmly on the front tire getting ready toscuff.
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Thermoset coatings tend to be resistant to heat and remelting, and they generally provide excellent solvent andscuffresistance.
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Minor scratches andscuffmarks in the coating can be removed using one of several special-purpose patent leather and poromeric cleaners on the market.
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Rounds that penetrate a vehicle will usually leave a visible hole on the outside, while rounds that don't penetrate may leave ascuffmark where the round bounced off.
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In addition, to reduce scuffing further, the conical rollers could be manufactured from a less abrasive material such as polyvinyl chloride.
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Foot scuffing at mid stance is ignored so that the swing leg can swing from the rear to the front.
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The floor covering is of poor quality, easily scuffed, and held in place by tacks.
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