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.

scroop

/ skruːp /

verb

1. intr to emit a grating or creaking sound

noun

1. such a sound

Word History and Origins

Origin of scroop¹

1780–90; blend of scrape and whoop

Word History and Origins

Origin of scroop¹

C18: of imitative origin

Example Sentences

A victim of the waning governess trade, Miss Ellington must take a position at the crumbling Scroop Hall.

From The Daily Beast

Battle of Shipton moor; prince Henry dispersed the 8,000 insurgents under Scroop, by seizing the persons of their leaders.

From Project Gutenberg

Jerry caught at one of the hall chairs, and made it scroop on the stone floor.

From Project Gutenberg

Old Mr Paul pushed back his chair and made it scroop loudly on the summer-house floor, as he bared his yellow teeth in a grin.

From Project Gutenberg

Our party consisted of my two brothers, young Scroop and Musgrave, and a naval officer, Wilson.

From Project Gutenberg

Meantime Frank and Scroop and the Captain also began walking on, and hoped soon to overtake him.

From Project Gutenberg