verb๐ShareTo draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure."Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner."Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo injure or damage by rubbing across a surface."She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo barely manage to achieve."I scraped a pass in the exam."achievementactionworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo collect or gather, especially without regard to the quality of what is chosen."Just use whatever you can scrape together."actionbusinesseconomyjoborganizationprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo extract data by automated means from a format not intended to be machine-readable, such as a screenshot or a formatted web page."The programmer scraped the website to collect product prices, even though the site didn't offer an official API. "computinginternettechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo occupy oneself with getting laboriously."He scraped and saved until he became rich."workjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or similar instrument."Little Timmy scraped on his violin during his first music lesson, making a sound that resembled nails on a chalkboard. "musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo draw back the right foot along the ground or floor when making a bow."Before bowing to his grandmother, he scraped his right foot along the floor. "cultureritualactiontraditionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo express disapprobation of (a play, etc.) or to silence (a speaker) by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; usually with down."The teacher scraped her feet on the floor to silence the disruptive student. "entertainmentstagesoundcommunicationactionmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading