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scrape
noun(scrape)
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
Synonyms: scraping,
scrape
verb(scrape)
scratch repeatedly
Synonyms: grate,
Examples:
The cat scraped at the armchair.
scrape
noun(scrape)
an indication of damage
Synonyms: mark, scar, scratch,
scrape
verb(scrape)
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Synonyms: genuflect, kowtow,
scrape
noun(scrape)
a harsh noise made by scraping
Synonyms: scraping, scratch, scratching,
Examples:
The scrape of violin bows distracted her.
scrape
noun(scrape)
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms: abrasion, excoriation, scratch,
scrape
verb(scrape)
gather (money or other resources) together over time
Synonyms: come up, scrape up, scratch,
Examples:
She had scraped together enough money for college.
scrape
verb(scrape)
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
Synonyms: skin,
scrape
verb(scrape)
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonyms: scratch, scratch up,
scrape
verb(scrape)
make by scraping
Examples:
They scraped a letter into the stone.

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