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scrape

verb

/skreɪp/

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

He scraped his knee while playing football.

scrape through

scratch, rub, graze, collect, scuff

polish, smooth, protect

scrape the surface, scrape together, scrape by, scrape off

to make an action or process easier or smoother

to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

to give up power, territory, or rights to another