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scrape

scrape
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skreyp]
    • /skreɪp/
    • /skreɪp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skreyp]
    • /skreɪp/

Definitions of scrape word

  • verb with object scrape to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface: to scrape a table to remove paint and varnish. 1
  • verb with object scrape to remove (an outer layer, adhering matter, etc.) in this way: to scrape the paint and varnish from a table. 1
  • verb with object scrape to scratch, injure, or mar the surface of in this way: to scrape one's arm on a rough wall. 1
  • verb with object scrape to produce by scraping: He scraped his initials on the rock. 1
  • verb with object scrape to collect or do by or as if by scraping; do or gather laboriously or with difficulty (usually followed by up or together): They managed to scrape together a football team. 1
  • verb with object scrape to rub harshly on or across (something): Don't scrape the floor with your boots! 1

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Origin of scrape

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (verb) Middle English scrapen, from Old Norse skrapa (replacing Middle English shrapen from Old English scrapian “to scratch”); (cognate with Old Norse skrapa); (noun) Middle English, derivative of the verb

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Parts of speech for Scrape

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scrape popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

scrape usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scrape

noun scrape

  • abrasion — An abrasion is an area on a person's body where the skin has been scraped.
  • arduousness — requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult: an arduous undertaking.
  • bafflement — Bafflement is the state of being baffled.
  • corner — A corner is a point or an area where two or more edges, sides, or surfaces of something join.
  • criticalness — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.

verb scrape

  • altercate — to argue, esp heatedly; dispute
  • bailed — Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
  • bailing — Also, bailer. a bucket, dipper, or other container used for bailing.
  • bang into — a loud, sudden, explosive noise, as the discharge of a gun.
  • bicker — When people bicker, they argue or quarrel about unimportant things.

Top questions with scrape

  • how to scrape a bowl?
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  • how to heal a scrape?
  • how to scrape resin?
  • how to heal a scrape fast?
  • how to scrape a pipe?
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  • how to scrape a website?
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