SCRAPE
/skɹeɪp/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 12
Definition
- 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
- 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
Examples
- “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.”
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