Scraping
Pronunciation: /ˈskreɪp/
Scraping (verb)
- To take off something from a surface by rubbing it with a tool or your hand.
- To make a harsh sound by rubbing something against a rough surface.
- To succeed in doing something with difficulty or with the smallest amount possible.
Examples
- She scraped the ice off the windshield.
- He scraped the paint from the wall.
Common collocations: scrape off, scrape away, scrape clean, scrape along, scrape against
Scraping (noun)
- A mark or injury on a surface caused by rubbing or scraping.
Examples
- The table had a scrape on its surface.
- He noticed a scrape on his knee.