scrape
noun
1. a harsh noise made by scraping
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
Similar word(s): scraping, scratch, scratching
Definition categories: event, noise
2. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Similar word(s): abrasion, excoriation, scratch
Definition categories: state, lesion, wound
3. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
Similar word(s): scraping
Definition categories: communication, bow, bowing, obeisance
4. an indication of damage
Similar word(s): mark, scar, scratch
Definition categories: attribute, blemish, defect, mar
Sentences with scrape as a noun:
- He fell on the sidewalk and got a scrape on his knee.
- He got in a scrape with the school bully.
- I'm in a bit of a scrape — I've no money to buy my wife a birthday present.
verb
1. scratch repeatedly
- The cat scraped at the armchair
Similar word(s): grate
Definition categories: contact, rub
2. make by scraping
- They scraped a letter into the stone
Definition categories: creation, create, make
3. cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Similar word(s): scratch
Definition categories: contact, incise
4. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Similar word(s): genuflect, kowtow
Definition categories: motion, bow
5. gather (money or other resources) together over time
- She had scraped together enough money for college
Similar word(s): scratch
Definition categories: contact, accumulate, amass, collect, compile, hoard
6. bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
Similar word(s): skin
Definition categories: contact, injure, wound
Sentences with scrape as a verb:
- Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard, making a shrill sound.
- Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife.
- She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee.
- I scraped a pass in the exam.
- Just use whatever you can scrape together.
- He scraped and saved until he became rich.