Noun | 1. | scrape - a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" |
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3. | scrape - a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" Synonyms: scraping | |
4. | scrape - an indication of damage | |
Verb | 1. | scrape - scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair" Synonyms: grate |
2. | scrape - make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone" | |
3. | scrape - cut the surface of; wear away the surface of Synonyms: scratch up, scratch | |
4. | scrape - bend the knees and bow in a servile manner | |
5. | scrape - gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college" | |
6. | scrape - bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell" Synonyms: skin | |
7. | scrape - strike against an object; "She stubbed her one's toe in the dark and now it's broken" |