scraping

Noun
  1. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected (synset 109449185)
    "they collected blood scrapings for analysis"
    domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one
    is a type of: fragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else
  2. A harsh noise made by scraping (synset 107407582)
    "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
    is a type of: noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
    same as: scrape, scratch, scratching
  3. A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) (synset 107290194)
    "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
    is a type of: bow, bowing, obeisance - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
    same as: scrape

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