Scrapes definition: Minor injuries or abrasions on the skin caused by rubbing against a rough surface.
Definitions of Scrapes
- 1noun
Minor injuries or abrasions on the skin caused by rubbing against a rough surface.
- 2verb
To rub something roughly against a surface, often causing damage or a harsh sound.
- 3verb
To manage to live with difficulty, especially financially, or to barely succeed in a test or challenge.
Example Sentences
“The child came home with several scrapes on his knees after playing outside.”
“The old chair scrapes against the wooden floor every time it moves.”
“He always scrapes by financially, never saving much money.”
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To manage to live with difficulty, especially financially.
To succeed in something with great difficulty.
To be forced to use the worst or least desirable options because no better ones are available.
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