scraping(s)

noun

as in odds and ends

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  1. stump
  2. refuse
  3. residue
  4. residual
Noun
  • Sometimes, a new shoot would naturally sprout from the stump of a tree that was unfortunately cut down.
    — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
  • Use the ax head of a garden mattock to cut through the roots at the base of the stump.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of stump
Noun
  • In photo images shared by the Parks and Rec Department, an outdoor trash barrel sits ringed by bags of refuse collected next to a playing field.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
  • It’s often viewed as a dumping ground for human refuse — out of sight, out of mind — and it is structured to prevent prying eyes.
    — Gerard S. Williams, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2026
Definition of refuse
Noun
  • The crisis, which is driven by firecracker use, emissions, and seasonal crop residue burning has prompted emergency measures like cloud seeding.
    — Anjalee Khemlani, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Dishes are much easier to clean immediately, rather than hours later, when food residue has dried.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026
Definition of residue
Noun
  • But late last year, the lack of SAG residuals began to weigh on her.
    — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Customers may experience residuals with Gold and Red line services.
    — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of residual
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