scrape

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verb

ˈskrāp

scraped; scraping

transitive verb

: to remove from a surface by usually repeated strokes of an edged instrument

: to make (a surface) smooth or clean with strokes of an edged instrument or an abrasive

: to grate harshly over or against

: to damage or injure the surface of by contact with a rough surface

: to draw roughly or noisily over a surface

: to collect by or as if by scraping

—often used with up or together

scrape up the price of a ticket

intransitive verb

: to move in sliding contact with a rough surface

: to accumulate money by small economies

: to draw back the foot along the ground in making a bow

: to make one's way with difficulty : barely manage or succeed

just scraped through at school

working two jobs and barely scraping by

scraper noun

Example Sentences

Verb Someone had scraped the car with a key. I scraped one of the chairs while bringing it up the stairs. I scraped my knee when I fell. fingernails scraping against a blackboard the sound of chairs scraping on the floor as people stood to leave The boat scraped against the edge of the dock. She scraped her fingernails across the blackboard. The deer scraped its antlers against the tree. Scrape the seeds into a bowl. Scrape the paint from the wood. Noun There's a scrape on the fender that wasn't there yesterday. I got a scrape on my knee when I fell. We survived the accident with a few minor bumps and scrapes. She got into a few scrapes with the police when she was younger. the scrape of fingernails on a blackboard See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Then, scrape slowly, firmly, and carefully, holding the blade at a low 30- to 40-degree angle.

Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 For the bread test, while the mixer was large enough to accommodate the dough, the baker must manually scrape the bowl.

Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Stir the seeds and pulp with the spoon again and again until only the seeds remain and all the pulp is in the bowl (be sure to scrape the bottom of the strainer as well).

Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Feb. 2022 Split the vanilla bean lengthwise down one side, open it up and scrape out the seeds with a paring knife.

Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021 At this point begin folding in the remaining flour using your hands and a dough scraper (bench knife) to scrape any dough sticking to the surface or your hands.

Time, 12 Aug. 2021 LinkedIn is trying to stop hiQ Labs, an HR tech company, from using bots to scrape people’s public profiles.

Robert Hackett, Fortune, 14 June 2021 The year-long negotiations over $52 billion in semiconductor subsidies took on greater urgency when automotive companies and electronics manufacturers couldn’t scrape together enough chips to meet demand for their products.

Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2022 About 800 of those people, none of whom had been convicted of their crimes, couldn’t scrape together $500.

Kelan Lyons, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2022

Noun

The initial impact of the scrape is gone, but the scar will take time to heal.

Erin Prater, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 After the scrape, go over the base several times with your nylon brush to remove any leftover wax fragments, still working from tip to tail.

Ben Fox, Outside Online, 20 Feb. 2019 Bacon did not appear anxious to take any action against this man, but arrested Kuehmsted, who was unarmed and who ad just averted a possible shooting scrape between the threatening citizen and one of the street railway employes.

San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 These days, Lhakpa no longer has to endure a rugged commute or scrape together food to fill his belly.

Jess Eng, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Jacob Murphy, a spokesperson for Zeldin’s congressional office, said Friday that Zeldin had a minor scrape from the incident.

Michelle L. Price, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Jacob Murphy, a spokesperson for Zeldin's congressional office, said Friday that Zeldin had a minor scrape from the incident.

CBS News, 22 July 2022 No roughhousing, though — a childhood scrape could have cost her her divinity.

New York Times, 15 July 2022 Things remain simpler at Verizon’s two rivals: AT&T and T-Mobile each scrape by with three unlimited-data plans, each of which covers their full range of 5G services.

Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 July 2022 See More

单词	scrapes
释义	scrape 1 of 2 verb ˈskrāp scraped; scraping transitive verb 1 a : to remove from a surface by usually repeated strokes of an edged instrument b : to make (a surface) smooth or clean with strokes of an edged instrument or an abrasive 2 a : to grate harshly over or against b : to damage or injure the surface of by contact with a rough surface c : to draw roughly or noisily over a surface 3 : to collect by or as if by scraping —often used with up or together scrape up the price of a ticket intransitive verb 1 : to move in sliding contact with a rough surface 2 : to accumulate money by small economies 3 : to draw back the foot along the ground in making a bow 4 : to make one's way with difficulty : barely manage or succeed just scraped through at school working two jobs and barely scraping by scraper noun scrape 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act or process of scraping b : a sound made by scraping c : a mark or injury caused by scraping : abrasion bumps and scrapes 2 a : the nest of a bird consisting of a usually shallow depression in the ground b : a cleared area on the forest floor made by a male deer during breeding season to attract a doe 3 : a bow made with a drawing back of the foot along the ground 4 a : a distressing encounter a scrape with death b : altercation, fight Synonyms Verb grate grind rasp scratch Noun brush encounter hassle run-in skirmish See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb Someone had scraped the car with a key. I scraped one of the chairs while bringing it up the stairs. I scraped my knee when I fell. fingernails scraping against a blackboard the sound of chairs scraping on the floor as people stood to leave The boat scraped against the edge of the dock. She scraped her fingernails across the blackboard. The deer scraped its antlers against the tree. Scrape the seeds into a bowl. Scrape the paint from the wood. Noun There's a scrape on the fender that wasn't there yesterday. I got a scrape on my knee when I fell. We survived the accident with a few minor bumps and scrapes. She got into a few scrapes with the police when she was younger. the scrape of fingernails on a blackboard See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Then, scrape slowly, firmly, and carefully, holding the blade at a low 30- to 40-degree angle. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2022 For the bread test, while the mixer was large enough to accommodate the dough, the baker must manually scrape the bowl. Rennie Dyball, PEOPLE.com, 21 July 2022 Stir the seeds and pulp with the spoon again and again until only the seeds remain and all the pulp is in the bowl (be sure to scrape the bottom of the strainer as well). Tribune News Service, cleveland, 28 Feb. 2022 Split the vanilla bean lengthwise down one side, open it up and scrape out the seeds with a paring knife. Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021 At this point begin folding in the remaining flour using your hands and a dough scraper (bench knife) to scrape any dough sticking to the surface or your hands. Time, 12 Aug. 2021 LinkedIn is trying to stop hiQ Labs, an HR tech company, from using bots to scrape people’s public profiles. Robert Hackett, Fortune, 14 June 2021 The year-long negotiations over $52 billion in semiconductor subsidies took on greater urgency when automotive companies and electronics manufacturers couldn’t scrape together enough chips to meet demand for their products. Jacob Carpenter, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2022 About 800 of those people, none of whom had been convicted of their crimes, couldn’t scrape together $500. Kelan Lyons, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2022 Noun The initial impact of the scrape is gone, but the scar will take time to heal. Erin Prater, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2022 After the scrape, go over the base several times with your nylon brush to remove any leftover wax fragments, still working from tip to tail. Ben Fox, Outside Online, 20 Feb. 2019 Bacon did not appear anxious to take any action against this man, but arrested Kuehmsted, who was unarmed and who ad just averted a possible shooting scrape between the threatening citizen and one of the street railway employes. San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 These days, Lhakpa no longer has to endure a rugged commute or scrape together food to fill his belly. Jess Eng, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2022 Jacob Murphy, a spokesperson for Zeldin’s congressional office, said Friday that Zeldin had a minor scrape from the incident. Michelle L. Price, Anchorage Daily News, 22 July 2022 Jacob Murphy, a spokesperson for Zeldin's congressional office, said Friday that Zeldin had a minor scrape from the incident. CBS News, 22 July 2022 No roughhousing, though — a childhood scrape could have cost her her divinity. New York Times, 15 July 2022 Things remain simpler at Verizon’s two rivals: AT&T and T-Mobile each scrape by with three unlimited-data plans, each of which covers their full range of 5G services. Rob Pegoraro, PCMAG, 12 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb Middle English, from Old Norse skrapa; akin to Old English scrapian to scrape, Latin scrobis ditch, Russian skresti to scrape First Known Use Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing scrape scrape bottom bow and scrape scrape along scrape by scrape through scrape bottom bow and scrape scrape along scrape by scrape through Kids Definition scrape 1 of 2 verb ˈskrāp scraped; scraping 1 : to remove by repeated strokes with something sharp or rough He scraped a patch of crust off with his fingernail. Jerry Spinelli, Maniac Magee 2 : to clean or smooth by rubbing I scraped the windshield to clear off the ice. 3 : to rub or cause to rub so as to make a harsh noise The boat's keel scraped the stony bottom. 4 : to hurt or roughen by dragging against a rough surface I scraped my knee on the pavement. 5 : to get with difficulty and a little at a time I'm trying to scrape up money. scrape 2 of 2 noun 1 : a sound, mark, or injury made by something being dragged or rubbed against something else 2 : a difficult or unpleasant situation 3 : the act of scraping scrapes 1 of 2 noun plural of scrape 1 as in encounters a brief clash between enemies or rivals he's had his share of scrapes with the law in the past Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance encounters brushes fights skirmishes run-ins brawls quarrels spats squabbles wrangles tiffs hassles battles arguments frays rows 2 as in scratches a harsh grating sound the scrape of a shovel on concrete Synonyms & Similar Words scratches creaks clashes rasps grinds screeches jars scuffs clangs jangles blasts clanks croaks gargles brays bleats clangors 3 as in bruises an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface scrapes that were caused by a too-tight harness Synonyms & Similar Words bruises abrasions grazes galls bedsores scrapes 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of scrape 1 as in rubs to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the rusty old gate scrapes against the pavement whenever anyone opens it Synonyms & Similar Words scratches rubs grates grinds groans rasps whines Antonyms & Near Antonyms slides glides skates 2 as in grazes to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface she scraped her knee when she fell down Synonyms & Similar Words scratches bruises grazes scuffs abrades cuts barks claws skins chafes lacerates galls frets contuses Antonyms & Near Antonyms smooths softens waxes smoothes polishes 3 as in grits to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound she scraped her fingernails across the chalkboard to get everyone's attention Synonyms & Similar Words scratches grits crunches creaks grinds groans gnashes grates scrunches clashes whines moans jars rasps collides jangles
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