What is the meaning of scrape?

noun

  • A harsh noise made by scraping.
    • usage: "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
  • An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.
  • A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility. )
    • usage: "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
  • An indication of damage.

verb

  • Scratch repeatedly.
    • usage: "The cat scraped at the armchair"
  • Make by scraping.
    • usage: "They scraped a letter into the stone"
  • Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of.
  • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.
  • Gather (money or other resources) together over time.
    • usage: "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
  • Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of.
    • usage: "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
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