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Adjective: attrited  u'trI-tid
  1. Worn by rubbing or friction
    "The attrited surface of the old stone steps showed years of use"
Verb: attrite  u'trIt
  1. Gradually wear out, weaken or erode by a repeated action or ongoing process
    "The constant waves slowly attrited the coastal cliffs";
    - attrit
     
  2. (military) weaken or wear down by sustained attack; kill or destroy
    "The enemy forces were attrited by continuous bombardment";
    - attrit

See also: worn