SCRAPE

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

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