Words Like SCRAPE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to SCRAPE.
21 Alternative Words Similar to scrape
5 examples of scrape
1
to scrape a bone with a knife; to scrape a metal plate to an even surface
2
to scrape money together
3
he scraped and saved until he became rich
4
a noisy scrape on the floor; a scrape of a pen
5
they scratched a meager living
10 definitions of scrape
1
To rub over the surface of (something) with a sharp or rough instrument; to rub over with something that roughens by removing portions of the surface; to grate harshly over; to abrade; to make even, or bring to a required condition or form, by moving the sharp edge of an instrument breadthwise over the surface with pressure, cutting away excesses and superfluous parts; to make smooth or clean.
2
To remove by rubbing or scraping (in the sense above).
3
To collect by, or as by, a process of scraping; to gather in small portions by laborious effort; hence, to acquire avariciously and save penuriously; -- often followed by together or up.
4
To express disapprobation of, as a play, or to silence, as a speaker, by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; -- usually with down.
5
To rub over the surface of anything with something which roughens or removes it, or which smooths or cleans it; to rub harshly and noisily along.
6
To occupy one's self with getting laboriously.
7
To play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or like instrument.
8
To draw back the right foot along the ground or floor when making a bow.
9
The act of scraping; also, the effect of scraping, as a scratch, or a harsh sound.
10
A drawing back of the right foot when bowing; also, a bow made with that accompaniment.