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    Scrape
    /skrāp/

    verb

    • 1. push or pull a hard or sharp implement across (a surface or object) so as to remove dirt or other matter: "we scraped the dishes clean" Similar rakedragpushbrush
    • 2. rub or cause to rub by accident against a rough or hard surface, causing damage or injury: "he smashed into the wall and felt his knee scrape against the plaster" Similar grazescratchabradescuff

    noun

  2. Scrape definition: to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface. See examples of SCRAPE used in a sentence.

  3. 1. to move (a rough or sharp object) across (a surface), esp to smooth or clean. 2. ( tr; often foll by away or off) to remove (a layer) by rubbing. 3. to produce a harsh or grating sound by rubbing against (an instrument, surface, etc) 4. ( tr) to injure or damage by rough contact: to scrape one's knee.

  4. To scrape something is to scratch or remove its surface. If you scrape your knee, you'll probably need a Band Aid. You can scrape the toe of your favorite boots, or scrape your arm on a branch. This might cause a scrape on your skin or your shoe, a mark that shows.

  5. 1 day ago · 1. to move (a rough or sharp object) across (a surface ), esp to smooth or clean. 2. (tr; often foll by away or off) to remove (a layer) by rubbing. 3. to produce a harsh or grating sound by rubbing against (an instrument, surface, etc) 4. (transitive) to injure or damage by rough contact. to scrape one's knee.

  6. [transitive] to remove something from a surface by moving something sharp and hard like a knife across it. scrape something (+ adv./prep.) She scraped the mud off her boots. We scraped away the top layer of wallpaper. scrape something + adj. The kids had scraped their plates clean. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Join us.

  7. to remove something from a surface using a sharp edge: The next morning I had to scrape the ice off the car. scrape a win/draw/pass UK. to succeed in a test or competition but with difficulty: France scraped a 3-2 win over Norway. Phrasal verbs. scrape by. scrape through (sth) scrape sth together. noun [ C ] uk / skreɪp / us.

  8. Apr 18, 2024 · ( transitive) To remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner. Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife. ( transitive) To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface . She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee.

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