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scrape - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
scrape
Definition
(noun) a harsh noise made by scraping
Synonyms
:
scraping
,
scratch
,
scratching
Example Sentence
the scrape of violin bows distracted her
Definition
(noun) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms
:
abrasion
,
excoriation
,
scratch
Definition
(noun) a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
Synonyms
:
scraping
Example Sentence
all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
Definition
(noun) an indication of damage
Synonyms
:
mark
,
scar
,
scratch
Definition
(verb) scratch repeatedly
Synonyms
:
grate
Example Sentence
The cat scraped at the armchair
Definition
(verb) make by scraping
Example Sentence
They scraped a letter into the stone
Definition
(verb) cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonyms
:
scratch
,
scratch up
Definition
(verb) bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Synonyms
:
genuflect
,
kowtow
Definition
(verb) gather (money or other resources) together over time
Synonyms
:
come up
,
scrape up
,
scratch
Example Sentence
She had scraped together enough money for college
they scratched a meager living
Definition
(verb) bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
Synonyms
:
skin
Example Sentence
The boy skinned his knee when he fell
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text: May-maybe you could scrape.
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