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scrapes
verb(scrape)
to remove from a surface by usually repeated strokes of an edged instrument
scrapes
verb(scrape)
to make (a surface) smooth or clean with strokes of an edged instrument or an abrasive
scrapes
verb(scrape)
to grate harshly over or against
scrapes
noun(scrape)
the act or process of scraping
scrapes
noun(scrape)
a sound made by scraping
scrapes
noun(scrape)
a mark or injury caused by scraping : abrasion
scrapes
phrasal verb(scrape)
to live with barely enough money : to be able to buy only the things most needed
scrapes
phrasal verb(scrape)
to live with barely enough money : to be able to buy only the things most needed
scrapes
phrasal verb(scrape)
to succeed at doing something but just barely
scrapes
phrasal verb(scrape)
to succeed at doing something but just barely

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