scrape

verb
UK: /skreɪp/
US: /skreɪp/

  1. To remove something from a surface by rubbing it hard with a sharp object.

    1. I scrape mud off my shoes.
    2. He had to scrape ice from the car window before driving to work.

  2. To damage or injure a surface or your skin by rubbing it against something rough.

    1. I scrape my knee on the floor.
    2. The car was badly scraped in the accident, needing extensive repairs.

  3. To collect or gather something with difficulty.

    1. I can scrape money for food.
    2. They managed to scrape together enough donations to fund the project.

  4. To make an unpleasant noise by rubbing against a surface.

    1. I scrape chair on the floor.
    2. The old door scraped against the floor as I tried to open it quietly.

Synonyms

scratch graze abrasion shave rub grate collect gather
scrape noun

  1. An injury or mark caused by scraping something.

    1. I have scrape on my leg.
    2. The car has a scrape along the side after hitting the fence.

  2. A harsh or unpleasant sound made by something rubbing against a surface.

    1. I hear scrape of a chair.
    2. The scrape of metal against metal filled the air as the machinery malfunctioned.

  3. A difficult or tight situation, especially financially.

    1. It was a big scrape.
    2. Getting the business off the ground was a scrape, but we made it.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "scrape" in English means: To remove something from a surface by rubbing it hard with a sharp object., To damage or injure a surface or your skin by rubbing it against something rough., To collect or gather something with difficulty., To make an unpleasant noise by rubbing against a surface..

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

Synonyms for "scrape": scratch, graze, abrasion, shave, rub, grate, collect, gather.

Example usage of "scrape": "I scrape mud off my shoes.". More examples on the page.