scrape
/skreɪp/scrape
VERBDefinition of scrape
To scrape is to drag something with force across a surface.
Example: She was worried the heavy table would scrape the polished floor as it was being moved.
To scrape is to make something smooth by rubbing.
Example: He could scrape off the rough edges to make the stone smooth.
To scrape is to save or collect things with difficulty.
Example: After I lost my job, I had to really scrape to have enough money for the rent.
A scrape is the noise made by forced rubbing.
Example: He could hear the scrape of the table being dragged across the floor.
A scrape is a wound made by rubbing.
Example: She had a nasty scrape on her knee after falling on the path.
scrape
EXAMPLESExamples of scrape
She was worried the heavy table would scrape the polished floor as it was being moved.
Example sentenceHe needed to scrape the mud off his boots before entering the house.
Example sentenceHe could scrape off the rough edges to make the stone smooth.
Example sentenceAfter I lost my job, I had to really scrape to have enough money for the rent.
Example sentenceHe could hear the scrape of the table being dragged across the floor.
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