scroop

American  

[skroop] / skrup /

verb (used without object)

1. to emit a harsh, grating sound.

   The gate scrooped as he swung it shut.

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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 British  

/ skruːp /

verb

1. (intr) to emit a grating or creaking sound

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noun

1. such a sound

Etymology

Origin of scroop

1780–90; blend of scrape and whoop

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Example Sentences

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scroop

Gainsborough studied Van Dyck’s composition and color, and in maturity absorbed elements of the master—the grand scroop of silk, the drama of the gaze—into his own portraiture.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

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 The Vicar's People by George Manville Fenn

The increase of tension as heavy steps began to scroop up the stairs seemed to emanate from the figure of Jane Lauderdale.

From Lonesome Town by Ethel Dorrance

A metallic rattle and scroop told that the official in the box on the other side of the Castle bluff had opened the points.

From The Dop Doctor by Richard Dehan

“I ain’t hurt, missus,” said the girl coolly, and she allowed herself to be piloted out of the room by her mistress, when a chair was heard to scroop.

From Eli's Children The Chronicles of an Unhappy Family by George Manville Fenn

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