scroop

[ skroop ]

verb (used without object)
  1. to emit a harsh, grating sound: The gate scrooped as he swung it shut.

noun
  1. a scrooping sound.

  2. ability to make a rustling sound added to silk or rayon fabrics during finishing by treating them with certain acids.

Origin of scroop

1
1780–90; blend of scrape and whoop

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British Dictionary definitions for scroop

scroop

/ (skruːp) dialect /


verb
  1. (intr) to emit a grating or creaking sound

noun
  1. such a sound

Origin of scroop

1
C18: of imitative origin

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