Scrapings

Pronunciation: /ˈskreɪpɪŋ/

Scrapings (noun)

  1. The act of using a tool to remove something from a surface by rubbing or pulling it off.
  2. A method of getting information from websites by automatically reading pages and saving the needed data.
  3. A rough sound or feeling made when something moves against a surface.

Examples

  • The scraping removed paint from the table.
  • Scraping can damage the surface if you press too hard.

Scrapings (verb)

  1. To remove something from a surface by rubbing it with a tool.
  2. To automatically take information from web pages for later use, often by software.

Examples

  • She scraped the label off the bottle.
  • They scraped the ice off the window carefully.