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
"My favorite tool to 'chop' down butter for baking is my metal bench scraper."
From Salon • Oct. 20, 2024
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
He snaps the glove box open, places the scraper inside, and says, “Who’s ready to go exercise some treaty rights?”
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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