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scrape

/skɹeɪp/noun, verb1 syllable

Scrape means: a harsh noise made by scraping.

Synonyms for scrape29

noun, as in a harsh noise made by scraping

scraping, scratch, scratching

noun, as in an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

abrasion, scratch, excoriation

noun, as in an indication of damage

scratch, scar, mark

noun, as in a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

scraping

verb, as in gather (money or other resources) together over time

scrape up, scratch, come up

verb, as in cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

scratch, scratch up

verb, as in bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

kowtow, genuflect

verb, as in scratch repeatedly

grate

verb, as in bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

skin

also used for scrape

scuff, compare drag, abrade, chafe, graze, labor, squeeze, limp, squeak, altercation, brawl, fistfight, fight, fisticuffs, punch-up

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What does scrape mean?10

noun

1

a harsh noise made by scraping“the scrape of violin bows distracted her”

2

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

3

an indication of damage

4

a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)“all that bowing and scraping did not impress him”

verb

1

gather (money or other resources) together over time“She had scraped together enough money for college”

2

cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

3

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

4

scratch repeatedly“The cat scraped at the armchair”

5

bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of“The boy skinned his knee when he fell”

6

make by scraping“They scraped a letter into the stone”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with scrape?8

two syllables

escape

four syllables

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Scrape in a sentence

  • Students, by working part time, are able to scrape up tuition fees by themselves.blay_paul
  • After a meal, scrape any remaining food scraps into the trash or compost.Amastan
  • José fell, but he only scraped his knee.Dejo
  • I managed to get out of the scrape.unknown
  • Yanni used a safety razor to scrape off the resin on his windshield.Amastan
  • Use a safety razor to scrape the resin on the windshield.Amastan
  • This razor blade is used to scrape off the excess resin.Amastan
  • He uses a spatula to scrape off advertisements that were stuck on the ground.Cangarejo

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Forms of scrape

as a noun

plural
scrapes

as a verb

past tense
scraped
present participle
scraping
third-person singular
scrapes
past participle
scraped