verb Uncommon

scrape

skrayp

Scrape (verb) means to drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark. Example: “She scraped the ice off the windshield.”

verb

To drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.

"She scraped the ice off the windshield."

"He scraped his knee falling off the bike."

To just barely manage to achieve or obtain something.

"They scraped a win in the final minute."

"He scraped together enough money for rent."

To extract data automatically from a website or document not designed for easy machine reading.

"The tool scrapes prices from dozens of retailer sites."

noun

A shallow injury or mark caused by rubbing against a rough surface.

"He came away from the fall with just a scrape on his elbow."

How to Use Scrape

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo drag something across a surface (removing material or leaving a mark), to barely manage something, or a shallow surface injury.

Common mistake

A scrape (surface injury) is milder than a cut — it doesn't go deep, just grazes the skin.

Common pairings

scrape by scrape together a nasty scrape data scraping

Word Forms

scraped past tense, scrapes plural, scrapes singular

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Etymology

From Old Norse and Old English words both meaning \"to scrape or scratch,\" ultimately from an ancient root meaning \"to engrave.\"

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for scrape

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “scrape” mean?

The word “scrape” means to drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark. In plain terms, to drag something across a surface (removing material or leaving a mark), to barely manage something, or a shallow surface injury.

How do you pronounce “scrape”?

“Scrape” is pronounced skrayp (/skɹeɪp/ in IPA).

How do you use “scrape” in a sentence?

Here is “scrape” used in a sentence: “She scraped the ice off the windshield.”

What part of speech is “scrape”?

Depending on how it is used, “scrape” can be a verb and a noun.

Where does the word “scrape” come from?

The word “scrape” comes from Old English. From Old Norse and Old English words both meaning \"to scrape or scratch,\" ultimately from an ancient root meaning \"to engrave.\".

Is “scrape” a common word?

“Scrape” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “scrape” have?

“Scrape” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to drag something rough or sharp across a surface, often removing a layer or leaving a mark.

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