Definition of scrap
(Entry 1 of 4)
1 scraps plural : fragments of discarded or leftover food
2a : a small detached piece
a scrap of paper
b : a fragment of something written, printed, or spoken
scraps of conversation
c : the least bit
not a scrap of evidence
4a : fragments of stock removed in manufacturing
b : manufactured articles or parts rejected or discarded and useful only as material for reprocessing especially : waste and discarded metal
scrap
verb (1)scrapped; scrapping
Definition of scrap (Entry 2 of 4)
1 : to convert into scrap
2 : to abandon or get rid of as no longer of enough worth or effectiveness to retain
scrap outworn methods
scrap
noun (2)Definition of scrap (Entry 3 of 4)
: fight
scrap
verb (2)scrapped; scrapping
Definition of scrap (Entry 4 of 4)
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The first known use of scrap was in the 14th century
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