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SCRAPE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Scrape.

How to pronounce scrape:

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Scrape - as a noun

A harsh noise made by scraping

Example: "The scrape of violin bows distracted her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scrapingscratchscratching

An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abrasionexcoriationscratch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lesionwound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)

Example: "All that bowing and scraping did not impress him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scraping

An indication of damage

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
markscarscratch

Scrape - as a verb

Scratch repeatedly

Example: "The cat scraped at the armchair"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rub
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make by scraping

Example: "They scraped a letter into the stone"

Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scratchscratch up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
genuflectkowtow

Gather (money or other resources) together over time

Example: "She had scraped together enough money for college"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come upscrape upscratch
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accumulateamasscollectcompilehoardpile uproll up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of

Example: "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
skin

Example Sentences

"He had a scrape on his knee from falling off his bike."
"The car bumper had a few small scrapes from the minor accident."
"She got a scrape on her arm while hiking through the bushes."
"There was a scrape on the surface of the old wooden table."
"He noticed a scrape on the side of his phone after it fell."
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Word Game Points

Is SCRAPE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, scrape is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SCRAPE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SCRAPE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, scrape is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SCRAPE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is SCRAPE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, scrape is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SCRAPE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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