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Meaning of the word scrape in English

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scrape

US /skreɪp/
UK /skreɪp/
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Verb

1.

to remove something from a surface by drawing a hard or sharp object across it

Example:
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He used a knife to scrape the paint off the old table.
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Please scrape the leftover food into the bin.
Synonym:
abradegrazerubshaveskim
2.

to damage a surface or one's skin by rubbing against something rough or sharp

Example:
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I fell and scraped my knee on the pavement.
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The car door scraped against the wall, leaving a long mark.
Synonym:
grazeabradescratchchaferub
3.

to make a harsh, grating sound

Example:
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The old chair legs scraped loudly across the wooden floor.
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The branches scraped against the window during the storm.
Synonym:
grategrindraspscreechcreak

Noun

1.

an act or sound of scraping

Example:
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We heard a loud scrape as the furniture was moved.
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He had a nasty scrape on his arm from the fall.
Synonym:
scratchgrazeabrasiongashgouge
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