Pangaskas (en. Scraping)

/pɐŋˈɐskɐs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of action that represents the act of carving or removing attached material from a surface.
The scraping of the wood gave it a better appearance.
Ang pangaskas ng kahoy ay nagbigay ng mas magandang anyo dito.
A method of cleaning by carving or removing dirt using a hard object.
He used the scraper to clean his tools.
Ginamit niya ang pangaskas upang linisin ang kanyang mga kagamitan.
A specific tool for carving or enhancing the appearance of objects.
He needs a scraper for his woodworking project.
Kailangan niya ng pangaskas para sa kanyang proyekto sa kahoy.

Etymology

The word 'pangaskas' originates from the root 'askas' meaning 'to rub or scrape.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

ice scraping
A general process of removing ice from a surface.
pangaskas ng yelo

Related Words

scrape
Refers to rubbing or grinding, similar to scraping which requires precision.
askas

Slang Meanings

frustrating or annoying thing
There are so many annoyances for him that he got angry.
Ang daming pangaskas sa kanya kaya't nagalit siya.
rude remarks or insults
The rude comments he made really got attention.
Yung mga pangaskas na sinabi niya, nakakuha talaga ng atensyon.
deadlines or extensions
Don't worry about the deadlines, I'll give you plenty of time.
Huwag kang mag-alala sa mga pangaskas, bibigyan kita ng maraming oras.