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scrape Definition and Meaning in English (scrape definition)

verb
Synonyms:scratchgrazeabrade
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Scrape definition: To rub something roughly against a surface, often making a harsh sound or removing a layer.

Definitions of Scrape

  1. 1verb

    To rub something roughly against a surface, often making a harsh sound or removing a layer.

  2. 2noun

    A damaged area on a surface or skin caused by rubbing against something rough.

  3. 3verb

    To manage to achieve something or survive a difficult situation with difficulty.

Example Sentences

“He scraped his knee when he fell off his bike.”

“She had to scrape the old paint off the wall.”

“They managed to scrape by on a very tight budget.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensescraped
present participlescraping
pluralscrapes
agent nounscraper

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

scrape byphrasal_verb

To manage to live with very little money or resources.

scrape throughphrasal_verb

To succeed in doing something, but with difficulty.

scrape the bottom of the barrelidiom

To be forced to use the worst or least desirable options because there are no others.

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Scrape definition: To rub something roughly against a surface, often making a harsh sound or removing a layer.
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'Scrape' translates to 'scrape' in English. Scrape definition: To rub something roughly against a surface, often making a harsh sound or removing a layer.
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