scraping Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
   
   • they collected blood scrapings for analysis
2. noun a harsh noise made by scraping
   scratching; scrape; scratch.
   
   • the scrape of violin bows distracted her
3. noun a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
   scrape.
   
   • all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
4. verb scratch repeatedly
   grate; scrape.
   
   • The cat scraped at the armchair
5. verb make by scraping
   scrape.
   
   • They scraped a letter into the stone
6. verb cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
   scratch; scratch up; scrape.
   
7. verb bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
   genuflect; kowtow; scrape.
   
8. verb gather (money or other resources) together over time
   scrape up; come up; scrape; scratch.
   
   • She had scraped together enough money for college
   • they scratched a meager living
9. verb bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
   scrape; skin.
   
   • The boy skinned his knee when he fell
10. verb dispose of (something useless or old)
    junk; trash; scrap.
    
    • trash these old chairs
    • junk an old car
    • scrap your old computer
11. verb have a disagreement over something
    argufy; altercate; scrap; dispute; quarrel.
    
    • We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America
    • These two fellows are always scrapping over something
12. verb make into scrap or refuse
    scrap.
    
    • scrap the old airplane and sell the parts

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