Dictionary Check: scrape
"scrape" is a valid word!
Scrabble
10
points
Words with Friends
12
points
Definition
noun
a harsh noise made by scraping
Example:
"the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
noun
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
noun
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
Example:
"all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
noun
an indication of damage
verb
scratch repeatedly
Example:
"The cat scraped at the armchair"
verb
make by scraping
Example:
"They scraped a letter into the stone"
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