Meaning of 'scrape'

noun

an indication of damage

Synonyms: mark

noun

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

Synonyms: scraping

noun

a harsh noise made by scraping

Example: "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

Synonyms: scratch

noun

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

Synonyms: scratch

verb

scratch repeatedly

Example: "The cat scraped at the armchair"

Synonyms: grate

verb

cut the surface of

Synonyms: scratch

verb

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

Synonyms: skin

verb

to gather money or other resources together over time

Example: "They had scraped together enough money for college."

Synonyms: scratch

verb

make by scraping

Example: "They scraped a letter into the stone"

verb

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Synonyms: genuflect