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| 3 | 30% | 5 | Stuff leading tradesmen use removing paint stains | |
Removing As Paint Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 167 possible answers.
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SCRAPING which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCRAPING
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCRAPING" which means:
- noun
- • (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
- • A harsh noise made by scraping
- • A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) verb
- • To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
- • To remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner.
- • To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.
- • To barely manage to achieve.
- • To collect or gather, especially without regard to the quality of what is chosen.
- • To extract data by automated means from a format not intended to be machine-readable, such as a screenshot or a formatted web page.
- • To occupy oneself with getting laboriously.
- • To play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or similar instrument.
- • To draw back the right foot along the ground or floor when making a bow.
- • To express disapprobation of (a play, etc.) or to silence (a speaker) by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; usually with down.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I had to do some scraping to remove the old paint from the walls."
- • "She used a scraping tool to clean the stubborn stains off the dishes."
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| New York Times07 Dec 2008 | Down 86 | |
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