scrap

noun
UK: /skræp/
US: /skræp/

  1. Unwanted materials or objects that are left over or thrown away.

    1. I threw the scrap in the bin.
    2. The factory sells metal scrap for recycling and reuse in other industries.

  2. A small piece or amount of something, often left over from a larger piece.

    1. I need a scrap of paper.
    2. She read every scrap of information about the historical event she could find.

  3. A fight or quarrel.

    1. The boys had a little scrap.
    2. He was involved in a scrap outside the bar and got a black eye.

Synonyms

cancel abandon piece fight quarrel junk fragment remnant discard
scrap verb

  1. To get rid of something because it is no longer useful or wanted.

    1. We had to scrap our old car.
    2. The company decided to scrap the project due to high costs and low profitability.

  2. To cancel or abandon a plan, event, or activity.

    1. They scrapped their vacation plans.
    2. Due to the weather, they had to scrap the outdoor concert.

  3. To fight or quarrel.

    1. The kids were scrapping over a toy.
    2. The two politicians often scrap over policy differences during debates.
scrap adjective

  1. Made from or consisting of discarded or waste material.

    1. This is a scrap metal yard.
    2. She built a robot from scrap electronics and other discarded parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scrap" in English means: Unwanted materials or objects that are left over or thrown away., A small piece or amount of something, often left over from a larger piece., A fight or quarrel..

The phonetic transcription of "scrap" is /skræp/ in British English and /skræp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "scrap": cancel, abandon, piece, fight, quarrel, junk, fragment, remnant, discard.

Example usage of "scrap": "I threw the scrap in the bin.". More examples on the page.