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scrape [ˈskreɪp]

1 scrape verb
  • to damage (the surface of something) or hurt (a part of your body) by rubbing something rough or sharp against it or by making it rub against something rough or sharp
  • to rub or cause (something) to rub against a hard surface and make a harsh and usually unpleasant sound
  • to remove (something) from a surface by rubbing an object or tool against it —often + off

2 scrape noun
  • a mark or injury that is caused by something rubbing against something else
  • a bad, dangerous, or unpleasant situation
  • a harsh and usually unpleasant sound that is made when something rubs against a hard surface