SCRAPING

To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

Example: "Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."

To remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner.

Example: "Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."

To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.

Example: "She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."

To barely manage to achieve.

Example: "I scraped a pass in the exam."

To collect or gather, especially without regard to the quality of what is chosen.

Example: "Just use whatever you can scrape together."

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.

Example: "He scraped and saved until he became rich."

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.