Scraping

/ˈskreɪ.pɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A technique or instance of scraping something.

The scraping of the old paint was necessary before applying a new coat.

The collected residue or material left after scraping.

The scraping from the machine had to be disposed of properly.

verb

The action of removing something from a surface by using a sharp or rough edge.

She was scraping the burned bits off the bottom of the pan.

The process of extracting data from a website or document.

He is scraping data from multiple sources to compile a report.

Derived from the verb 'scrape', which comes from Middle English 'scrapen', from Old Norse 'skrapa' meaning to scrape or remove.

scraping by

To manage to survive or make a living with difficulty.

scraping the bottom of the barrel

To use the least desirable things available or to resort to bad options.

scraping off the layer

Removing a superficial layer to uncover what is underneath.

scrape

To remove or collect a surface layer by sliding a sharp or rough object across it.

shave

To cut off hair or a layer from a surface very closely.

abrade

To wear away the surface of something by rubbing.

Data scraping used in a sneaky or unethical way.

He's been scraping sites for personal data without permission.

Using information from others in a low-effort manner.

She's just scraping ideas off the internet instead of coming up with her own.