scraping(s)

noun

as in odds and ends

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  1. stump
  2. refuse
  3. residue
  4. residual
Noun
  • 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
  • Sooryavanshi missed his first two balls and got off the mark with a sketchy inside edge that pinged past his off stump.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of stump
Noun
  • 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
  • Two Canada geese and six gangly brown-suède goslings walked among the refuse, while in the near distance the truck horns and the protesters’ chants rose up.
    — Ian Frazier, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of refuse
Noun
  • Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • To remove burn marks or sticky residues, Mock recommends applying the cleaner of your choice (can be a baking soda and white vinegar paste, or any gentle cleaner).
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 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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