Etymology
Origin of scraper
Example Sentences
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Next was understanding how to use the heavy thing: how to grasp it, how to cut with it, how to use it as a bench scraper.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025
The next step is to clear any snow with a soft brush, before using a scraper and liquid de-icer.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2025
Then use a heat gun on the old paint and peel away as much as you can with a metal paint scraper.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Weather officials advise that people facing freeze warnings bring their animals inside, protect sensitive crops and keep a windshield scraper handy.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2023
Our project this term was to design and make some sort of a scraper.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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