scrape

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of scraping or removing something with a sharp tool.

  - "He scraped the rust off the car."
  - "She scraped the excess dough off the counter."

• Verb

  To remove the top layer or covering of something.

  - "Scrape the frost off the windshield."
  - "Scrape the paint off the wall."

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Pronunciation

1. /skɹeɪp/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bind , fix , mess , pickle , altercation , brawl , fight , fistfight , fisticuffs , punch-up , scuffle , abrasion , graze , drag , grate , scratch , abrade , chafe , graze

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrape
grape , tape , cape

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Variants

List of all variants of scrape that leads to same result
scrape , scraped , scraper , scrapers , scrapes , scraping , scrapings , scrape along , scraped along , scrapes along , scraping along , scrape bottom , scrape by , scraped by , scrapes by , scraping by , scrape through , scraped through , scrapes through , scraping through , bow and scrape

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The Old English word 'scrapan' means 'to scratch' or 'to rub'.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the term 'scrape' is also used in geology to describe the movement of the Earth's crust?

2. Scraping is a common method used in archaeology to uncover artifacts and discover new information about history.

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Related Concepts

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1. Exfoliation: A skincare process that involves removing the outermost layer of skin to reveal smoother, younger-looking skin.

2. Scraping tool: A tool used for removing or cleaning surfaces, such as a scraper or a spatula.

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Culture

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Scrape is a common verb used in various contexts. In music, a scrape is a percussion instrument made from a piece of metal or glass. In literature, 'scrape' can refer to the sound of a scraping tool or the act of removing something.

How to Memorize "scrape"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person using a sharp tool to remove something, such as rust or paint, from a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrape' with the sound of a sharp tool scraping against a surface or the feeling of removing a layer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Scrape the rust, remove the dust' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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