scraper
noun
a person or thing that scrapes.
scrapers
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pluralof scraper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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If you’re putting something on the web and you’re surprised by scrapers, like, I just don’t have a whole ton of sympathy for your position.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
He builds scrapers, databases, interfaces, and other tools that are needed in the course of pursuing and telling a story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 8, 2026
The financial hub is famous for its dramatic skyline of sky scrapers set against a picturesque harbour, many of which are home to residents as well as as banks and commercial offices.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
So when the company began incorporating more A.I. models in earnest, those bots and scrapers relied on a system that had not been geared toward prioritizing healthy and reliable sites for years at that point.
From Slate ● May 16, 2024
The houses on Warren Street were a mix; some were modest, two or three were rather grand, with arches over the windows and fancy boot scrapers by the front door.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
