1. scrape - noun
· a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
Synonym(s): scraping, scratch, scratching
Hypernym(s): noise
2. scrape - noun
· an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonym(s): abrasion, scratch, excoriation
3. scrape - noun
· a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
Synonym(s): scraping
Hypernym(s): bow, bowing, obeisance
4. scrape - noun
· an indication of damage
Synonym(s): scratch, scar, mark
Hypernym(s): blemish, defect, mar
5. scrape - verb
· scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
Synonym(s): grate
Hypernym(s): rub
6. scrape - verb
· make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
7. scrape - verb
· cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonym(s): scratch, scratch_up
Hypernym(s): incise
8. scrape - verb
· bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Hypernym(s): bow
9. scrape - verb
· gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
Synonym(s): scrape_up, scratch, come_up
Hypernym(s): roll_up, collect, accumulate, pile_up, amass, compile, hoard
10. scrape - verb
· bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
Synonym(s): skin
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