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."actionsportwarpoliceentertainmenthumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn awkward set of circumstances."He often gets into little scrapes at school, like forgetting his homework or being late to class. "situationeventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA D and C or abortion; or, a miscarriage."The old medical records referred to "scrapes" when detailing procedures related to pregnancy loss or termination. "medicinesexbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow depression used by ground birds as a nest; a nest scrape."The killdeer chick peeked out from the shallow scrapes in the field, well camouflaged against the dirt and pebbles. "animalbirdnatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA shallow pit dug as a hideout."The rabbit quickly disappeared into one of the small scrapes dug near the edge of the field, seeking shelter from the hawk. "placemilitaryChat 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."actionutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner."Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure or damage by rubbing across a surface."She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo barely manage to achieve."I scraped a pass in the exam."achievementactionChat 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."actionprocessjobChat 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."The programmer scrapes data from the old website to update the new system. "computinginternettechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo occupy oneself with getting laboriously."He scraped and saved until he became rich."workactionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or similar instrument."Little Timmy scrapes away at his violin during his weekly music lesson, producing more screeches than melodies. "musicsoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo draw back the right foot along the ground or floor when making a bow."Before bowing to the teacher, the student scraped his right foot along the floor. "actionculturebodytraditionChat 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."The audience scrapes the play off the stage, a chorus of disgruntled shuffling signaling their utter distaste. "entertainmentsoundactioncommunicationmusiclanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading