Scratching, scraping, etc.

The action of raze, v. (in various senses); an instance of this.

The action of scrape, v. in various senses. Also in figurative phrase scrapings of the barrel (see scrape, v. 5d).

An act of scraping. gen.

The act of scraping or scratching; the fact of being scratched or cut.

gen. The action of scraping or scratching; an instance of this; a scratch, a cut. Obsolete.

The action of scraping or shaving; (also) division by scraping or filing.

The action or an act of scrubbing. Also spec. with up: see scrub, v.1 3d; frequently attributive.

Scratching. Obsolete.

A small scraping.

The action of graze, v.2; the touching or rubbing of a surface in passing so as to turn it up or roughen it; abrasion.

An act of scratching.

gen. An act of raking.