Scraper (noun)

1. A tool or device used to scrape or remove a surface layer of material, such as paint or ice.
2. A machine or vehicle used to level or smooth a surface, such as a road or runway.

Origin:

The word scraper is derived from the verb "scrape" which means to rub or make a rough surface smooth.

Examples:

1. I used a scraper to remove the old paint from the walls.
2. The chef used a scraper to remove the dough from the counter.
3. The airport used a scraper to level the runway before the flight landed.
4. The construction crew used a scraper to remove the old asphalt from the road.
5. The carpenter used a scraper to smooth the rough surface of the wood.