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"
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noun

an indication of damage

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verb

scratch repeatedly

Example: "The cat scraped at the armchair"
Synonyms:
verb

make by scraping

Example: "They scraped a letter into the stone"

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