SCRAPE
Scrabble letter values: S1C3R1A1P3E1 = 10
Definition
- noun a harsh noise made by scraping. — synonyms: scraping, scratch, scratching
- noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off. — synonyms: abrasion, scratch, excoriation
- noun a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility). — synonyms: scraping
- noun an indication of damage. — synonyms: scratch, scar, mark
- verb scratch repeatedly. — synonyms: grate
- verb make by scraping.
- verb cut the surface of. — synonyms: scratch, scratch_up
- verb bend the knees and bow in a servile manner. — synonyms: kowtow, genuflect
- verb gather (money or other resources) together over time. — synonyms: scrape_up, scratch, come_up
- verb bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of. — synonyms: skin
Examples
- “the scrape of violin bows distracted her”
- “all that bowing and scraping did not impress him”
- “The cat scraped at the armchair”