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scrap
(skr/&/p )

noun (n)

  • a small fragment of something broken off from the whole(noun.object)
    Synonym:
    bit, chip, flake, fleck
    source: wordnet30
  • worthless material that is to be disposed of(noun.substance)
    Synonym:
    rubbish, trash
    source: wordnet30
  • a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    She jotted it on a scrap of paper.
    There was not a scrap left.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle(noun.act)
    Example:
    The unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap.
    Synonym:
    combat, fight, fighting
    source: wordnet30
  • Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • dispose of (something useless or old)(verb.possession)
    Example:
    Scrap your old computer.
    Synonym:
    junk, trash
    source: wordnet30
  • have a disagreement over something(verb.communication)
    Example:
    These two fellows are always scrapping over something.
    Synonym:
    altercate, argufy, dispute, quarrel
    source: wordnet30
  • make into scrap or refuse(verb.change)
    Example:
    Scrap the old airplane and sell the parts.
    source: wordnet30
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