scrape

²scrape

noun

Definition of SCRAPE

1

a : the act or process of scraping b : a sound made by scraping c : a mark or injury caused by scraping : abrasion <bumps and scrapes>

2

a : the nest of a bird consisting of a usually shallow depression in the ground b : a cleared area on the forest floor made by a male deer during breeding season to attract a doe

3

: a bow made with a drawing back of the foot along the ground

4

a : a distressing encounter <a scrape with death> b : altercation, fight

Examples of SCRAPE

1. There's a scrape on the fender that wasn't there yesterday.
2. I got a scrape on my knee when I fell.
3. We survived the accident with a few minor bumps and scrapes.
4. She got into a few scrapes with the police when she was younger.
5. the scrape of fingernails on a blackboard

First Known Use of SCRAPE

15th century

Related to SCRAPE

Synonyms: brush, hassle, run-in, encounter, skirmish

Related Words: argument, fight, quarrel, row, spat, squabble, tiff; battle, brawl, fray, wrangle

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