scrape
verb (used with object)
to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface.
scrapes
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pluralof scrape.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof scrape (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
scrapeverb (used with object)to deprive of or free from an outer layer, adhering matter, etc., or to smooth by drawing or rubbing something, especially a sharp or rough instrument, over the surface.
Example Sentences
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Hidden in the scrapes, this little tern chick is camouflaged - and vulnerable - on a Norfolk beach.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Instead of using soap or chemicals, it physically scrapes away dirt and marks from surfaces.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
Across two hours, Buckley’s Bride shoots, kicks, contorts, dances, scrapes, whizzes, licks and screams, all the while coming no closer to her true self than she was at the start of the film.
From Salon ● Mar. 8, 2026
He scrapes together about $290 a month by teaching English and tutoring students who themselves dream of landing a government job, where millions compete for a few positions and prestigious posts require passing arduous exams.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 11, 2026
At this point, Miss Maggie fetched some bandages and told Mr. Sloan to roll up his pant legs so she could have a look at his scrapes.
From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk
