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scrape

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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

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: scrapes
Third person singular: scrapes
Past tense: scraped

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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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mark scratch scar scratching scraping grate kowtow abrasion skin come up genuflect scrape up

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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.

Example sentences

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She scraped the burnt cheese off the baking tray before it had a chance to cool.

They scraped through the first round on goal difference alone.

A script that scrapes public listings can gather in an hour what would take a person a week.

The scrape on her palm had stopped stinging by the time she walked home.

The bumper scraped the kerb as he reversed into the last space on the street.

An agent can scrape one page and get back clean markdown, with the navigation, cookie banners and boilerplate left out.

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