HyperDic: scrape

English > 10 senses of the word scrape:
NOUNeventscrape, scraping, scratch, scratchinga harsh noise made by scraping
statescrape, abrasion, scratch, excoriationan abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
communicationscrape, scrapinga deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
attributescrape, scratch, scar, markan indication of damage
VERBcontactscrape, gratescratch repeatedly
creationscrapemake by scraping
contactscrape, scratch, scratch upcut the surface of
motionscrape, kowtow, genuflectbend / bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
contactscrape, scrape up, scratch, come upgather (money or other resources) together over time
contactscrape, skinbruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
scrape > pronunciation
Soundsskrey'p
Rhymesagape ... videotape: 19 rhymes with eyp...
English > scrape: 10 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA harsh noise made by scraping.
Example"the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
Synonymsscraping, scratch, scratching
Broadernoisesound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
English > scrape: 10 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningAn abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.
Synonymsabrasion, scratch, excoriation
NarrowergrazeA superficial abrasion
rope burnabrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
Broaderwound, lesionAn injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
Spanishroce
Verbsscrapescratch repeatedly
scrapebruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
scrapecut the surface of
English > scrape: 10 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility).
Synonymscraping
Broaderbow, bowing, obeisancebending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
Verbsscrapebend / bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
English > scrape: 10 senses > noun 4, attribute
MeaningAn indication of damage.
Synonymsscratch, scar, mark
Broaderblemish, defect, marA mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Spanishraya
Verbsscrapescratch repeatedly
scrapecut the surface of
English > scrape: 10 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningscratch repeatedly.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Example"The cat scraped at the armchair"
Synonymgrate
Entailed byrakeGather with a rake
Narrowerpawscrape with the paws
BroaderrubMove over something with pressure
Catalangratar
Spanishrascar
Nounsscrapean indication of damage
scrapean abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
scraperany of various hand tools for scraping
English > scrape: 10 senses > verb 2, creation
Meaningmake by scraping.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Example"They scraped a letter into the stone"
Broadermake, createmake or cause to be or to become
Nounsscraperany of various hand tools for scraping
English > scrape: 10 senses > verb 3, contact
Meaningcut the surface of; wear away the surface of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Synonymsscratch, scratch up
Narrowerclawscratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
scuffmar by scuffing
Broaderincisemake an incision / incision into by carving or cutting
Catalangratar
Spanishrascar
Nounsscrapean indication of damage
scrapean abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
English > scrape: 10 senses > verb 4, motion
Meaningbend / bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP
Synonymskowtow, genuflect
Broaderbowbend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting
Nounsscrape, scrapinga deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
English > scrape: 10 senses > verb 5, contact
MeaningGather (money or other resources) together over time.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"She had scraped together enough money for college"
Synonymsscrape up, scratch, come up
Narrowernickel-and-dimeaccumulate gradually
Broaderroll up, collect, accumulate, pile up, amass, compile, hoardGet or gather together
English > scrape: 10 senses > verb 6, contact
Meaningbruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelDid he scrape his foot?
Synonymskin
Broaderinjure, woundCause injuries or bodily harm to
Nounsscrapean abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
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