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| scrape [ skrayp ] |
verb (past and past participle scraped, present participle scrap·ing, 3rd person present singular scrapes) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb rub surface: to move something hard, sharp, or rough across a surface, especially in order to clean it
  scraping the wall to remove the paint
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2. transitive verb take something off: to remove something by drawing or rubbing a hard or sharp edge over it
My efforts to scrape the paint off failed.
scraped out the contents of the pot
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3. transitive verb scratch something: to scratch, cut, or damage something by bringing it into contact with a rough or abrasive surface
fell and scraped my knees
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4. transitive and intransitive verb make grating noise: to make a harsh grating sound, or cause something to make such a sound
scraping his chair along the floor
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5. intransitive verb scrimp: to live economically in an effort to save money
scraping by on a single income
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6. transitive and intransitive verb barely do something: to barely manage to do or achieve something
He just scraped through law school.
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noun (plural scrapes) |
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1. scraping: a scraping of something
I'll give the paint a quick scrape.
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2. light scratch: a light cut, graze, or area of damage caused by contact with a rough or abrasive surface
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3. grating sound: a sharp grating sound
the scrape of chairs on the bare floor
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4. dangerous situation: a dangerous, difficult, or awkward situation
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informal
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5. minor fight: a minor fight or disagreement
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informal
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| [ Old English scrapian "to scratch" < Germanic] |
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| scrap·er noun |
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