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Noun
S:
(n)
scrape (scrape%1:11:00::)
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scraping (scraping%1:11:00::)
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scratch (scratch%1:11:00::)
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scratching (scratching%1:11:00::)
(a harsh noise made by scraping)
"the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
S:
(n)
abrasion (abrasion%1:26:00::)
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scratch (scratch%1:26:00::)
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scrape (scrape%1:26:00::)
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excoriation (excoriation%1:26:00::)
(an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off)
S:
(n)
scrape (scrape%1:10:00::)
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scraping (scraping%1:10:00::)
(a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility))
"all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
S:
(n)
scratch (scratch%1:07:00::)
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scrape (scrape%1:07:00::)
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scar (scar%1:07:00::)
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mark (mark%1:07:00::)
(an indication of damage)
Verb
S:
(v)
scrape (scrape%2:35:00::)
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grate (grate%2:35:01::)
(scratch repeatedly)
"The cat scraped at the armchair"
S:
(v)
scrape (scrape%2:36:00::)
(make by scraping)
"They scraped a letter into the stone"
S:
(v)
scratch (scratch%2:35:00::)
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scrape (scrape%2:35:02::)
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scratch up (scratch_up%2:35:00::)
(cut the surface of; wear away the surface of)
S:
(v)
scrape (scrape%2:38:00::)
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kowtow (kowtow%2:38:00::)
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genuflect (genuflect%2:38:01::)
(bend the knees and bow in a servile manner)
S:
(v)
scrape (scrape%2:35:03::)
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scrape up (scrape_up%2:35:00::)
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scratch (scratch%2:35:05::)
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come up (come_up%2:35:02::)
(gather (money or other resources) together over time)
"She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
S:
(v)
skin (skin%2:35:02::)
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scrape (scrape%2:35:01::)
(bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of)
"The boy skinned his knee when he fell"