Meaning & Definition of Scrape in English
English⟶
Scrape
/skrep/
noun
1. A harsh noise made by scraping
- "The scrape of violin bows distracted her"
synonym:
- scrape,
- scraping,
- scratch,
- scratching
2. An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
synonym:
- abrasion,
- scratch,
- scrape,
- excoriation
3. A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
- "All that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
synonym:
- scrape,
- scraping
4. An indication of damage
synonym:
- scratch,
- scrape,
- scar,
- mark
verb
1. Scratch repeatedly
- "The cat scraped at the armchair"
synonym:
- scrape,
- grate
2. Make by scraping
- "They scraped a letter into the stone"
synonym:
- scrape
3. Cut the surface of
- Wear away the surface of
synonym:
- scratch,
- scrape,
- scratch up
4. Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
synonym:
- scrape,
- kowtow,
- genuflect
5. Gather (money or other resources) together over time
- "She had scraped together enough money for college"
- "They scratched a meager living"
synonym:
- scrape,
- scrape up,
- scratch,
- come up
6. Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
- "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
synonym:
- skin,
- scrape
Examples of using
Don't scrape your chair on the floor.