Meaning & Definition of Scraping in English
English⟶
Scraping
/skrepɪŋ/
noun
1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
- "They collected blood scrapings for analysis"
synonym:
- scraping
2. A harsh noise made by scraping
- "The scrape of violin bows distracted her"
synonym:
- scrape,
- scraping,
- scratch,
- scratching
3. A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
- "All that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
synonym:
- scrape,
- scraping