It is torpedo-shaped and has a shielded head to prevent abrasion from the sand.

They may be used to prevent tearing or abrasion of the pierced material, to cover sharp edges of the piercing, or both.

Krolli was only six feet from the top, still moving up smoothly, and now he saw that a strip of hard leather lay between the rope and the rocky edge to prevent abrasion.

Extra touches, like the rounded metal feet that prevent abrasion to the bottom of the larger bags, industrial-weight metal zippers and interior fittings, bespeak careful attention to functional detail.

Gabions need to be securely tied to prevent abrasion of wire by rocks, or detachment of plastic coating by stretching.

Sodium hyaluronate acts as a lubricant on the skin by restoring moisture and preventing friction or abrasion.

It prevents abrasion to the scalp and makes it easy to glide through hair.

Virtually all of the multi-bladed razors used for wet shaving have the edges coated with hydrogen-free DLC to reduce friction, preventing abrasion of sensitive skin.

First he wrapped a length of surgical gauze around his right wrist and secured it with adhesive tape, a barrier between rope and flesh to prevent abrasion.

For paintball, these pads are generally soft foam worn inside a player's pants to prevent abrasion of the pad against the ground.