Scraping

scrape  (skrp)

v. scraped, scrap·ing, scrapes

v.tr.

1. To remove (an outer layer, for example) from a surface by forceful strokes of an edged or rough instrument: scraped the wallpaper off before painting the wall.

2. To abrade or smooth by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument.

3. To rub (a surface) with considerable pressure, as with an edged instrument or a hard object.

4. To draw (a hard or abrasive object) forcefully over a surface: scraped my fingernails down the blackboard.

5. To injure the surface of by rubbing against something rough or sharp: scraped my knee on the sidewalk.

6. To amass or produce with difficulty: scrape together some cash.

v.intr.

1. To come into sliding, abrasive contact.

2. To rub or move with a harsh grating noise.

3. To give forth a harsh grating noise.

4. To economize or save money by paying attention to very small amounts; scrimp.

5. To succeed or manage with difficulty: scraped through by a narrow margin.

n.

1.

a. The act of scraping.

b. The sound of scraping.

2. An abrasion on the skin.

3.

a. An embarrassing predicament.

b. A fight; a scuffle.

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[Middle English scrapen, from Old Norse skrapa; see sker-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	scraping - (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected; "they collected blood scrapings for analysis" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one fragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else; "a fragment of rock"
	2.	scraping - a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" scrape, scratching, scratch noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"
	3.	scraping - a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" scrape bowing, obeisance, bow - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting