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SCRAPE

Definition:

[noun] a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
Synonyms: scraping, scratch, scratching
[noun] an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms: abrasion, scratch, excoriation
[noun] a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
Synonyms: scraping
[noun] an indication of damage
Synonyms: scratch, scar, mark
[verb] scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"
Synonyms: grate
[verb] make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
[verb] cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
Synonyms: scratch, scratch up
[verb] bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
Synonyms: kowtow, genuflect
[verb] gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"
Synonyms: up, come up
[verb] bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
Synonyms: skin
[verb] strike against an object; "She stubbed her one's toe in the dark and now it's broken"
Synonyms: stub, skin, abrade