scrape | English to English Dictionary

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scrape

(skr/eI/p )

a harsh noise made by scraping(noun.event)

Example:
The scrape of violin bows distracted her.

Synonym:
scraping, scratch, scratching

source: wordnet30
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off(noun.state)

Synonym:
abrasion, excoriation, scratch

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

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)

Synonym:
scratch, scratch up

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.

Synonym:
come up, scrape up, scratch

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