scrape
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/skreɪp/
remove by rubbing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scrape' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scrapen,' where 'scrap-' meant 'to scratch or rub.'
Historical Evolution
'scrapen' transformed into the modern English word 'scrape' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to scratch or rub,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mark or injury caused by rubbing against something rough.
He had a scrape on his knee from falling.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to remove or clean by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument.
She scraped the ice off the windshield.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40