nounπShareA broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch)."He fell on the sidewalk and got a scrape on his knee."medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fight, especially a fistfight without weapons."He got in a scrape with the school bully."actionevententertainmentsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn awkward set of circumstances."Getting caught cheating on the test put him in a serious scrape with the principal. "situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA D and C or abortion; or, a miscarriage."The doctor explained that the pregnancy resulted in a scrape. "medicinesexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow depression used by ground birds as a nest; a nest scrape."The ground bird built its nest scrape in the soft earth near the schoolyard. "natureanimalbirdbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow pit dug as a hideout."The rabbit disappeared into a small scrape in the ground, safe from the hawk circling above. "environmentnatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure."Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."actionprocessmachinematerialtechnicalwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner."Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure or damage by rubbing across a surface."She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."bodyactionmedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo barely manage to achieve."I scraped a pass in the exam."achievementabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo collect or gather, especially without regard to the quality of what is chosen."Just use whatever you can scrape together."actionbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo extract data by automated means from a format not intended to be machine-readable, such as a screenshot or a formatted web page."A programmer might scrape product prices from a competitor's website to track market trends, even if the website doesn't offer an official API. "computinginternettechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo occupy oneself with getting laboriously."He scraped and saved until he became rich."workjobbusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or similar instrument."The beginner violin student continued to scrape away at the scales, much to the dismay of the rest of the class. "musicsoundentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw back the right foot along the ground or floor when making a bow."As the performer finished his song, he gave a small bow and I saw him scrape his right foot back slightly along the stage floor. "culturetraditionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo express disapprobation of (a play, etc.) or to silence (a speaker) by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; usually with down."During the boring presentation, the audience member scraped their feet to make a disapproving sound. "entertainmentsoundactioncommunicationlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
