Scrape

/skreɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a mark or wound made by scraping.

He had a scrape on his knee from falling off his bike.

the act of scraping something.

The scrape of the shovel against the concrete was loud.

verb

to remove (a surface layer) from something by using a sharp or hard tool.

She had to scrape the ice off the car windshield before driving.

to gather or collect something, especially information or data, often in a rough or hasty manner.

He decided to scrape together some funds for the charity event.

to make a noisy sound by rubbing against a rough surface.

The chair scraped against the floor as he stood up.

Middle English 'scrapen', from Old Norse 'skrapa', meaning 'to scrape'.

scrape by

To manage to live or survive with difficulty.

scrape one's knees

To injure one's knees by falling or knocking against something.

scrape the bottom of the barrel

To use the last available resources or options.

scraper

A tool or device used to scrape surfaces clean.

scrapping

The act of removing or discarding something.

scratched

Marked or damaged with cuts or abrasions.

To steal or take something without permission.

He scraped a pair of shoes from the store.

To manage to acquire something with great effort.

I barely scraped together enough money for the concert.