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scrape
(skrāp)v. scraped, scrap·ing, scrapes
v.tr.
1. To remove (an outer layer, for example) from a surface by forceful strokes of an edged or rough instrument: scraped the wallpaper off before painting the wall.
2. To abrade or smooth by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument.
3. To rub (a surface) with considerable pressure, as with an edged instrument or a hard object.
4. To draw (a hard or abrasive object) forcefully over a surface: scraped my fingernails down the blackboard.
5. To injure the surface of by rubbing against something rough or sharp: scraped my knee on the sidewalk.
6. To amass or produce with difficulty: scrape together some cash.
v.intr.
1. To come into sliding, abrasive contact.
2. To rub or move with a harsh grating noise.
3. To give forth a harsh grating noise.
4. To economize or save money by paying attention to very small amounts; scrimp.
5. To succeed or manage with difficulty: scraped through by a narrow margin.
n.
1.
a. The act of scraping.
b. The sound of scraping.
2. An abrasion on the skin.
3.
a. An embarrassing or difficult predicament.
b. A fight; a scuffle. See Synonyms at brawl.
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scrape
(skreɪp)vb
1. to move (a rough or sharp object) across (a surface), esp to smooth or clean
2. (tr; often foll by away or off) to remove (a layer) by rubbing
3. to produce a harsh or grating sound by rubbing against (an instrument, surface, etc)
4. (tr) to injure or damage by rough contact: to scrape one's knee.
5. (intr) to be very economical or sparing in the use (of) (esp in the phrase scrimp and scrape)
6. (intr) to draw the foot backwards in making a bow
7. (Tools) (tr) to finish (a surface) by use of a scraper
8. (Tools) (tr) to make (a bearing, etc) fit by scraping
9. bow and scrape to behave with excessive humility
n
10. the act of scraping
11. a scraped place
12. a harsh or grating sound
13. informal an awkward or embarrassing predicament
14. informal a conflict or struggle
[Old English scrapian; related to Old Norse skrapa, Middle Dutch schrapen, Middle High German schraffen]
ˈscrapable adj
ˈscraper n
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scrape
(skreɪp)v. scraped, scrap•ing,
n. v.t.
1. to rub (a surface) with something rough or sharp, as to clean or smooth it.
2. to remove by rubbing with something rough or sharp.
3. to scratch, injure, or mar by brushing against something rough or sharp.
4. to produce by scratching or scraping.
5. to collect or gather laboriously or with difficulty (usu. fol. by up or together).
6. to rub roughly on or across (something).
7. to draw or rub (a thing) roughly across something.
8. to level (an unpaved road) with a grader.
v.i. 9. to scrape something.
10. to rub against something gratingly.
11. to produce a grating and unmusical tone from a string instrument.
12. to draw one's foot back along the ground in making a bow.
13. to manage or get by with difficulty.
14. to economize or save by attention to even the slightest amounts.
n. 15. an act or instance of scraping.
16. a harsh, shrill, or scratching sound made by scraping.
17. a scraped place.
18. an embarrassing or distressing situation.
19. a fight or quarrel; scrap.
[1350–1400; (v.) Middle English < Old Norse skrapa, c. Old English scrapian to scratch; (n.) late Middle English: scraper, derivative of the v.]
scrap′er, n.
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scrape
- erase - From Latin e-, "out," and radere, "scrape."
- raze, razor - Raze, from French raser, "shave close," is from Latin radere, "scrape, scratch"—also giving us razor.
- gride - To scratch, scrape, or cut with a grating sound.
- scrumble - To scrape or scratch (something) out of or from.
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scrape
Past participle: scraped
Gerund: scraping
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| Noun | 1. |  scrape - a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels" |
| 2. |  scrape - an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn offgraze - a superficial abrasion rope burn - abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope lesion - an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin) | |
| 3. | scrape - a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" | |
| 4. | scrape - an indication of damage | |
| Verb | 1. | scrape - scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair" paw - scrape with the paws; "The bear pawed the door" rub - move over something with pressure; "rub my hands"; "rub oil into her skin" |
| 2. | scrape - make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone" | |
| 3. | scrape - cut the surface of; wear away the surface of claw - scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails scuff - mar by scuffing; "scuffed shoes" incise - make an incision into by carving or cutting | |
| 4. | scrape - bend the knees and bow in a servile manner bow - bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting; "He bowed before the King" | |
| 5. | scrape - gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living" nickel-and-dime - accumulate gradually; "she nickeled-and-dimed together a small house for her family" | |
| 6. | scrape - bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell" injure - cause injuries or bodily harm to |
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scrape
verb
2. grate, grind, scratch, screech, squeak, rasp The only sound is that of knives and forks scraping against china.
noun
1. (Informal) predicament, trouble, difficulty, spot (informal), fix (informal), mess, distress, dilemma, plight, tight spot, awkward situation, pretty pickle (informal) We got into terrible scrapes.
scrape by manage to live, make ends meet, scrape a living, scrimp, live from hand to mouth, keep the wolf from the door, keep your head above water, muddle through or along We're barely scraping by on my salary.
scrape something together collect, save, muster, get hold of, amass, hoard, glean, dredge up, rake up or together They only just managed to scrape the money together.
scrape through (Informal) get by (informal), manage to live (informal), just pass, just make it, have a close shave (informal), pass by a narrow margin, narrowly achieve `How did your exams go?' - `I just scraped through.'
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scrape
verb1. To remove (an outer layer or adherent matter) by rubbing a surface with considerable pressure:
3. To be severely sparing in order to economize:
Idioms: pinch pennies, tighten (one's) belt.
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Translations
حَفْر، صَوْت الحَكقَشْطوَرْطَهيَتَحَرَّك مُلامِساًيَحْفُر
oděrkaodřítoškrabatprůšvihškrábání
gravekniberiftskrabeskraben
kaparledörzsölvakar
grafaklípamynda skraphljóînuggast/strjúkastskafa, skrapa
brazdėjimasbrūžavimasbrūžuotigremžtukasišrausti
beršanaizkašņātizraktķezaķibele
maléroškrabaťškrabanieškrabať
opraskatiostrgati
scrape
[skreɪp]A. N
B. VT [+ knee, elbow] → arañarse, rasguñarse; (= clean) [+ vegetables] → raspar, limpiar; [+ walls, woodwork] → raspar
to scrape on/along/against sth → arrastrar en/a lo largo de/contra algo
the lorry scraped the wall → el camión rozó el muro
to scrape one's boots → limpiarse las botas
to scrape one's plate clean → dejar completamente limpio el plato
to scrape a living → sacar lo justo para vivir
the ship scraped the bottom → el barco rozó el fondo
to scrape one's feet across the floor → arrastrar los pies por el suelo
to scrape the bottom of the barrel → tocar fondo
to scrape on/along/against sth → arrastrar en/a lo largo de/contra algo
the lorry scraped the wall → el camión rozó el muro
to scrape one's boots → limpiarse las botas
to scrape one's plate clean → dejar completamente limpio el plato
to scrape a living → sacar lo justo para vivir
the ship scraped the bottom → el barco rozó el fondo
to scrape one's feet across the floor → arrastrar los pies por el suelo
to scrape the bottom of the barrel → tocar fondo
C. VI (= make sound) → chirriar; (= rub) to scrape (against) → pasar rozando
to scrape past → pasar rozando
we just managed to scrape through the gap → nos costó pasar por la abertura sin tocar las paredes
to scrape past → pasar rozando
we just managed to scrape through the gap → nos costó pasar por la abertura sin tocar las paredes
scrape along VI + ADV (financially) → sacar lo justo para vivir; (= live) → ir tirando
I can scrape along in Arabic → me defiendo en árabe
I can scrape along in Arabic → me defiendo en árabe
scrape away
scrape by VI → arreglárselas, vivir con lo justo
scrape off
B. VT + PREP → raspar de
scrape out VT + ADV [+ contents] → remover raspando
scrape through
A. VI + ADV (= succeed) → lograr hacer algo por los pelos
I just scraped through → aprobé por los pelos
I just scraped through → aprobé por los pelos
B. VI + PREP [+ narrow gap] → pasar muy justo por
to scrape through an exam → aprobar un examen por los pelos
to scrape through an exam → aprobar un examen por los pelos
scrape together VT + ADV (fig) → reunir poco a poco
we managed to scrape enough money together → logramos reunir suficiente dinero
we managed to scrape enough money together → logramos reunir suficiente dinero
scrape up VT + ADV (fig) → reunir poco a poco
to scrape up an acquaintance with sb → trabar amistad con algn
to scrape up an acquaintance with sb → trabar amistad con algn
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scrape
[ˈskreɪp] vt
(= clean) [+ shoes, pan, vegetables] → gratter
He scraped his boots clean → Il gratta la semelle de ses bottes.
BUT Il racla la boue de ses bottes.
He scraped his boots clean → Il gratta la semelle de ses bottes.
BUT Il racla la boue de ses bottes.
(= graze) [+ hand, knees, skin] → érafler
He scraped his hand on a rock → Il s'est éraflé la main sur un rocher.
He scraped his hand on a rock → Il s'est éraflé la main sur un rocher.
(= scratch) [+ table, paint, car, woodwork] → érafler
I'd scraped the back bumper → J'avais éraflé le pare-chocs arrière.
I'd scraped the back bumper → J'avais éraflé le pare-chocs arrière.
(= touch lightly) [+ wall] → érafler
(= move noisily) [+ chair] → faire racler
She scraped her chair backward → Elle recula sa chaise en la faisant racler.
She scraped her chair backward → Elle recula sa chaise en la faisant racler.
(= get with difficulty) [+ win, draw, victory] → arracher
Everton scraped a 1-0 win at Ipswich → Everton a arraché une victoire 1 à 0 à Ipswich.
to scrape a living → s'en sortir
Everton scraped a 1-0 win at Ipswich → Everton a arraché une victoire 1 à 0 à Ipswich.
to scrape a living → s'en sortir
vi
(= make grating sound) → racler
The only sound is that of knives and forks scraping against china → On n'entend que les couverts raclant contre la porcelaine., On n'entend que les couverts raclant la porcelaine.
The only sound is that of knives and forks scraping against china → On n'entend que les couverts raclant contre la porcelaine., On n'entend que les couverts raclant la porcelaine.
(= win with difficulty) to scrape home → s'imposer à l'arraché
n
(= scratch) (on skin, car, paintwork) → éraflure f
(= grating sound) → raclement m
She got up with a scrape of her chair → Elle se leva dans un raclement de chaise.
She got up with a scrape of her chair → Elle se leva dans un raclement de chaise.
(= trouble) → embarras m
He has rescued her from many a scrape → Il l'a tirée d'embarras plus d'une fois.
to get into a scrape → s'attirer des ennuis
She scraped the mud off her boots → Elle racla la boue de ses bottes.
He has rescued her from many a scrape → Il l'a tirée d'embarras plus d'une fois.
to get into a scrape → s'attirer des ennuis
scrape back
vt sep [+ hair] → peigner en arrièrescrape by
vi → s'en sortirscrape off
vt sep (= remove) [+ mud, dirt, frost, ice] → raclerShe scraped the mud off her boots → Elle racla la boue de ses bottes.
scrape through
vi (in exam) → être reçu(e) de justesse; (in elections, competition) → l'emporter de justesse
vt fus [+ exam] → réussir de justesse
to scrape through the qualifying round → se qualifier de justesse
to scrape through the qualifying round → se qualifier de justesse
scrape together
vt sep [+ money] → racler les fonds de tiroir pour réunirCollins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
scrape
n
(= act) to give something a scrape (= make clean or smooth, potatoes, carrots etc) → etw schaben; plate, wall, shoes → etw abkratzen; dish, saucepan → etw auskratzen; (= mark, graze) car → etw schrammen; wall, gatepost → etw streifen; arm, knee → etw auf- or abschürfen
(= mark, graze) → Schramme f
(= sound) → Kratzen nt; the scrape of his feet on the gravel → das Knirschen seiner Füße auf dem Kies
(dated: = difficulty) → Schwulitäten pl (inf); to get into a scrape → in Schwulitäten kommen (inf); he gets into one scrape after another → er handelt sich (dat) → dauernd Ärger ein (inf); to get somebody out of a scrape → jdm aus der Patsche or Klemme helfen (inf)
vt
(= make clean or smooth) potatoes, carrots etc → schaben; plate, wall, shoes → abkratzen; dish, saucepan → auskratzen; that’s really scraping the (bottom of the) barrel (fig) → das ist wirklich das Letzte vom Letzten
(= mark, graze) car → schrammen; wall, gatepost → streifen; arm, knee → auf- or abschürfen; the paint was scraped in the crash → der Lack bekam bei dem Unfall Kratzer
(= grate against) → kratzen an (+dat); he scraped his bow across the violin → er kratzte mit dem Bogen auf der Geige; he scraped his nail along the glass → er kratzte mit dem Nagel über das Glas
(= make by scraping) hole → scharren; to scrape a living → gerade so sein Auskommen haben; he scraped a living as a freelance reporter → er hielt sich als freier Reporter gerade so über Wasser (inf); he was trying to scrape (up) an acquaintance with him → er versuchte mit allen Mitteln, seine Bekanntschaft zu machen
vi
(= make clean) → kratzen; he scraped at the paint for hours → er kratzte stundenlang an der Farbe herum
(= rub) → streifen (→ against +acc); (= grate) → kratzen (→ against an +dat); the bird’s broken wing scraped along the ground → der gebrochene Flügel des Vogels schleifte am Boden; as he scraped past me → als er sich an mir vorbeizwängte; the car just scraped past the gatepost → der Wagen fuhr um Haaresbreite am Torpfosten vorbei ? bow2
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scrape
[skreɪp]1. n
a. (act) → raschiatura; (sound) → stridio; (mark) → graffio; (on leg, elbow) → scorticatura, sbucciatura
2. vt (knee) → scorticare, sbucciare; (clean, vegetables) → raschiare, grattare; (walls, woodwork) → raschiare
the lorry scraped the wall → il camion ha strisciato il muro
to scrape a living → sbarcare il lunario
we managed to scrape enough money together → siamo riusciti a racimolare abbastanza soldi
to scrape the bottom of the barrel (fig) → raschiare il fondo del barile
the lorry scraped the wall → il camion ha strisciato il muro
to scrape a living → sbarcare il lunario
we managed to scrape enough money together → siamo riusciti a racimolare abbastanza soldi
to scrape the bottom of the barrel (fig) → raschiare il fondo del barile
3. vi (make sound) → grattare; (rub) to scrape (against) → strusciare (contro)
scrape along scrape by vi + adv (fam) (manage) → cavarsela; (live) → tirare avanti
scrape off scrape away
1. vt + adv → grattare via, raschiare via
2. vt + prep → grattare via
scrape through
1. vi + adv (succeed) → farcela per un pelo, cavarsela
2. vi + prep (exam) → passare per il rotto della cuffia
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
scrape
(skreip) verb1. to rub against something sharp or rough, usually causing damage. He drove too close to the wall and scraped his car.
2. to clean, clear or remove by rubbing with something sharp. He scraped his boots clean; He scraped the paint off the door.
3. to make a harsh noise by rubbing. Stop scraping your feet!
4. to move along something while just touching it. The boat scraped against the landing-stage.
5. to make by scraping. The dog scraped a hole in the sand.
noun1. an act or sound of scraping.
2. a mark or slight wound made by scraping. a scrape on the knee.
3. a situation that may lead to punishment. The child is always getting into scrapes.
ˈscraper noun a tool or instrument for scraping, especially one for scraping paint and wallpaper off walls etc.
scrape the bottom of the barrel to (be obliged to) use the least useful, efficient, person or thing available. We're short of players for the game but including John would really be scraping the bottom of the barrel.
scrape through to only just avoid failing. He scraped through his exams.
scrape together/up to manage (with difficulty) to find (enough). I'll try to scrape a team together for tomorrow's game.
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scrape
n. raspadura, rasponazo, raspado;
v. raspar, rasguñar.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
scrape
n (fam) abrasión f, raspadura; vt rasparEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.