"scrape" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

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: scraping, scratch, scratching
An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off (synset 114310051)
is a type of: lesion, wound - an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
subtypes:
- graze - a superficial abrasion
- rope burn - abrasion (usually on the hands) caused by friction from a rope
same as: abrasion, excoriation, scratch
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: scraping
An indication of damage (synset 104701248)
is a type of: blemish, defect, mar - a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

same as: mark, scar, scratch

Verb

Scratch repeatedly (synset 201310820)
"The cat scraped at the armchair"

is a type of: rub - move over something with pressure

subtypes: paw - scrape with the paws

same as: grate
Make by scraping (synset 201753964)
"They scraped a letter into the stone"

is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
Cut the surface of;
Wear away the surface of (synset 201311803)
is a type of: incise - make an incision into by carving or cutting
subtypes:
- claw - scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails
- scuff - mar by scuffing
same as: scratch, scratch up
Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner (synset 202044554)
is a type of: bow - bend the head or the upper part of the body in a gesture of respect or greeting

same as: genuflect, kowtow
Gather (money or other resources) together over time (synset 201387406)
"She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"

is a type of: accumulate, amass, collect, compile, hoard, pile up, roll up - get or gather together

subtypes: nickel-and-dime - accumulate gradually

same as: come up, scrape up, scratch
Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of (synset 201312138)
"The boy skinned his knee when he fell"

is a type of: injure, wound - cause injuries or bodily harm to

same as: skin