scrape
Nouns
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(n) a harsh noise made by scraping
- the scrape of violin bows distracted her
- (n) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off abrasion, excoriation, scratch,
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(n) a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
- all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
- (n) an indication of damage scar, scratch, mark,
Verbs
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(v) scratch repeatedly
- The cat scraped at the armchair
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(v) make by scraping
- They scraped a letter into the stone
- (v) cut the surface of; wear away the surface of scratch up, scratch,
- (v) bend the knees and bow in a servile manner kowtow, genuflect,
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(v) gather (money or other resources) together over time
- She had scraped together enough money for college
- they scratched a meager living
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(v) bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
- The boy skinned his knee when he fell