Definition of Scrape

Verb: scrape  skreyp

  1. Scratch repeatedly
    "The cat scraped at the armchair";
    - grate
     
  2. Make by scraping
    "They scraped a letter into the stone"
     
  3. Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
    - scratch, scratch up
     
  4. Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
    - kowtow, genuflect
     
  5. Gather (money or other resources) together over time
    "She had scraped together enough money for college";
    - scrape up, scratch, come up
     
  6. Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
    "The boy scraped his knee when he fell";
    - skin
Noun: scrape  skreyp
  1. A harsh noise made by scraping
    "the scrape of violin bows distracted her";
    - scraping, scratch, scratching
     
  2. An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
    - abrasion, scratch, excoriation
     
  3. A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
    - scraping
     
  4. An indication of damage
    - scratch, scar, mark

See also:
scrapbooks
scraped

Anagrams containing the word scrape

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