Scrape Definition & Meaning

scrape
noun
  1. a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
  2. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
  3. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
  4. an indication of damage
verb
  1. scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
  2. make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
  3. cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
  4. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
  5. gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
  6. bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"

Synonyms for scrape

abrade verb

wear away rub hard or scrub; "scour the counter tops"

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abrasion noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off erosion by friction the wearing down of rock particles by friction

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excoriation noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off severe censure

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genuflect verb

bend the knees and bow in church or before a religious superior or image bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

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grate noun

a frame of iron bars to hold a fire a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something a barrier that has parallel or

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kowtow noun

a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission bend the knees and

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mark noun

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra

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scar noun

a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue an indication of damage mark with a scar

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scraping noun

(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

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scratch noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off a depression scratched or carved into a surface informal terms for

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"Scrape" in song lyrics

See how scrape is used in real songs:

  • "Ayo you know how we play dog , smash and scrape"
    Beanie Sigel f/ Memphis Bleek — Who Want What
  • "Little crates of cakes, got the whip got the scrape"
    Big Pokey f/ Big Steve — Range Rover
  • "When momma told me to scrape"
    Da T.R.U.T.H. — Go

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Frequently asked questions

What does scrape mean?
a harsh noise made by scraping; "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); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" an indication of damage scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair" make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone" cut the surface of
What part of speech is scrape?
Scrape is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does scrape have?
Scrape has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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