Definition of Scrape
Scrape
scrape
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(verb)
to drag over an object or surface, often with a hard or sharp instrument and/or in a way that removes an outer layer such as dirt, or to use a hard/sharp tool for such a purpose;
e.g. We started to scrape the walls to remove the old paint so we could apply a fresh layer. She told them not to scrape their shoes against the ground.
(verb)
to rub harshly against a rough or hard surface, typically in a way that causes injury or damage and/or makes a sound;
e.g. You might scrape your knees and elbows badly if you fall while riding a bicycle. He heard the side of the car scrape against the wall.
(verb)
to narrowly achieve something, for example to pass very closely by something, or to barely succeed at something;
e.g. The car was able to scrape through the narrow gate. I hope I can scrape the score I need on this exam to get an A on this course.
(noun)
the action or process of sliding or dragging across something often in a way that injures/damages its surface or makes a sound;
e.g. He gave the dish a scrape to remove the food that was stuck to it.
(noun)
a mark of damage or injury caused by something rubbing against a hard or rough surface, especially such an injury on a part of the body;
e.g. I have a scrape on my hand from when I fell against the wall.
(noun)
a difficult or distressing situation, sometimes caused by one's own actions;
e.g. She was in another scrape because of her tendency to lie.
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