Scrape ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Scrape ( verb )

1. To rub or damage (something) by rubbing it against a rough or hard surface.
2. To collect or remove (something) by rubbing or hard pressure.
3. To make a harsh sound by or as if by rubbing against something.
4. To make a difficult or barely adequate living.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "scratch, make an incision in"): from old northern french escraper, based on latin ex- "out" + scraper.

Examples:

1. She scraped her knee when she fell.
2. He scraped the ice off the car windows.
3. The chair scraped against the floor as he moved it.
4. The violinist scraped the bow across the strings.
5. They were scraping by on a very low income.

(As a noun)

Scrape ( noun )

1. To rub or damage (something) by rubbing it against a rough or hard surface.
2. To collect or remove (something) by rubbing or hard pressure.
3. To make a harsh sound by or as if by rubbing against something.
4. To make a difficult or barely adequate living.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "scratch, make an incision in"): from old northern french escraper, based on latin ex- "out" + scraper.

Examples:

1. She scraped her knee when she fell.
2. He scraped the ice off the car windows.
3. The chair scraped against the floor as he moved it.
4. The violinist scraped the bow across the strings.
5. They were scraping by on a very low income.