scrape
verb
\ ˈskrāp
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scraped;
scraping
Definition of scrape
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to remove from a surface by usually repeated strokes of an edged instrument
b
: to make (a surface) smooth or clean with strokes of an edged instrument or an abrasive
2a
: to grate harshly over or against
b
: to damage or injure the surface of by contact with a rough surface
c
: to draw roughly or noisily over a surface
3
: to collect by or as if by scraping
—often used with up or together scrape up the price of a ticket
1
: to move in sliding contact with a rough surface
2
: to accumulate money by small economies
3
: to draw back the foot along the ground in making a bow
4
: to make one's way with difficulty : barely manage or succeed
just scraped through at school working two jobs and barely scraping by
scrape
nounDefinition of scrape (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: the act or process of scraping
b
: a sound made by scraping
c
: a mark or injury caused by scraping : abrasion
bumps and scrapes
2a
: the nest of a bird consisting of a usually shallow depression in the ground
b
: a cleared area on the forest floor made by a male deer during breeding season to attract a doe
3
: a bow made with a drawing back of the foot along the ground
4a
: a distressing encounter
a scrape with death
b
: altercation, fight
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Synonyms for scrape
Synonyms: Verb
Synonyms: Noun
brush, encounter, hassle, run-in, skirmish
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Examples of scrape in a Sentence
Verb
Someone had scraped the car with a key. I scraped one of the chairs while bringing it up the stairs. I scraped my knee when I fell. fingernails scraping against a blackboard the sound of chairs scraping on the floor as people stood to leave The boat scraped against the edge of the dock. She scraped her fingernails across the blackboard. The deer scraped its antlers against the tree. Scrape the seeds into a bowl. Scrape the paint from the wood.Noun
There's a scrape on the fender that wasn't there yesterday. I got a scrape on my knee when I fell. We survived the accident with a few minor bumps and scrapes. She got into a few scrapes with the police when she was younger. the scrape of fingernails on a blackboard
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour and scrape the dough onto it. — Los Angeles Times, "How to make the best kolaches from our favorite NYC pastry chef," 26 Aug. 2019 Give the sack one last gentle squeeze, then scrape the labneh into a bowl. — James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, "How to make labneh, the luscious Middle Eastern yogurty spread," 21 Aug. 2019 An espresso machines whirls and whooshes, coins clatter in a cash register, bags scrape along the floor. — Deanna Pan, BostonGlobe.com, "A day at South Station: A gateway to Boston, an intersection of many different lives," 17 Aug. 2019 Less time can result in the stripping of enamel, since technicians will often buff or scrape away the residual color. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "How to Grow Out Your Nails in 2 Weeks or Less," 17 Aug. 2019 Cut vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds and pulp. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Vanilla Bean Clafoutis with Raspberries and Nectarines," 2 Aug. 2019 Perhaps Brach didn’t realize that the pitch was right in Sandoval’s wheelhouse — right along with forehead-high heaters and stuff that could scrape the polish off his cleats. — Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, "Big crowd, big emotions for Madison Bumgarner’s start," 24 July 2019 Whether the association, GBRA and other potential partners can scrape together enough funding remains to be seen. — Josh Baugh, ExpressNews.com, "After Lake Dunlap’s dam partially collapsed, researchers count fatmuckets and pimplebacks," 24 July 2019 In a city where demonstrators scrape candle wax off the street after vigils, and collect their trash after acts of civil disobedience, these young rebels have ventured into unchartered waters. — Time, "'We Are Risking Everything.' Hong Kong's Young Rebels Stake Everything on Their Struggle," 5 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
For example, when the clocks change in the fall, that’s your cue to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, check windows and doors for drafts, and change the felt pads under your furniture for optimal protection against scrapes and dings. — cleveland.com, "The do’s and don’ts for rearranging, redecorating and renovating: Lindsay Benz," 18 Aug. 2019 Miraculously, he and another medic endured only a few scrapes. — Washington Post, "In battle for Tripoli, medical workers are becoming casualties," 15 Aug. 2019 About 54 eyases, or falcon chicks, have emerged from library rooftop scrapes over the years, library officials said. — Genevieve Bookwalter, chicagotribune.com, "Fledgling falcon hatched at Evanston library taken to wildlife center for help with flying," 6 Aug. 2019 Now imagine those fun times, minus the scrapes and bruises, plus landing in a giant lake at the end. — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, "The Rave Sports Turbo Water Slide Is Exactly What Your Lake House Needs This Summer," 18 June 2019 Both officers obtained minor scrapes and cuts from the incident. — Rachel Berry, Cincinnati.com, "Police: Man on LSD runs through park naked, attacks officers," 17 July 2019 Keep open wounds covered with clean, dry bandages until healed and don’t delay first aid for even minor wounds like blisters or scrapes. — Leada Gore | [email protected], al.com, "Flesh-eating bacteria in Florida: Beaches open but caution urged, officials say," 17 July 2019 Ta relocated to San Jose after his release, where his only other local legal scrape in Santa Clara County was a misdemeanor drunken driving conviction. — Sean Emery, The Mercury News, "Long-ago robbery haunted San Jose man who killed relatives and himself," 5 July 2019 To prevent the infection, the CDC recommends: Clean all minor cuts and injuries that break the skin (like blisters and scrapes) with soap and water. — Leada Gore | [email protected], al.com, "Flesh-eating bacteria kills Florida woman; infection came after cutting leg while walking on beach," 2 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'scrape.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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