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scrape
(skr/eI/p )

noun (n)

  • a harsh noise made by scraping(noun.event)
    Example:
    The scrape of violin bows distracted her.
    source: wordnet30
  • an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off(noun.state)
    source: wordnet30
  • a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    scraping
    source: wordnet30
  • an indication of damage(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    mark, scar, scratch
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of scraping; also, the effect of scraping, as a scratch, or a harsh sound; as, a noisy scrape on the floor; a scrape of a pen.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • scratch repeatedly(verb.contact)
    Example:
    The cat scraped at the armchair.
    Synonym:
    grate
    source: wordnet30
  • make by scraping(verb.creation)
    Example:
    They scraped a letter into the stone.
    source: wordnet30
  • cut the surface of; wear away the surface of(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • bend the knees and bow in a servile manner(verb.motion)
    Synonym:
    genuflect, kowtow
    source: wordnet30
  • gather (money or other resources) together over time(verb.contact)
    Example:
    She had scraped together enough money for college.
    source: wordnet30
  • bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    skin
    source: wordnet30
  • To rub over the surface of (something) with a sharp or rough instrument; to rub over with something that roughens by removing portions of the surface; to grate harshly over; to abrade; to make even, or bring to a required condition or form, by moving the sharp edge of an instrument breadthwise over the surface with pressure, cutting away excesses and superfluous parts; to make smooth or clean; as, to scrape a bone with a knife; to scrape a metal plate to an even surface.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To rub over the surface of anything with something which roughens or removes it, or which smooths or cleans it; to rub harshly and noisily along.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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