scrapes

[US]/skreɪps/
[UK]/skreɪps/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.marks or wounds caused by scraping; difficult situation
v.to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing it; to obtain with difficulty; to dig or hollow out; to pull hair back

Phrases & Collocations

scrapes the surface

scrapes away dirt

scrapes off paint

scrapes the bottom

scrapes together money

scrapes up courage

scrapes through life

scrapes the ice

scrapes against metal

scrapes the skin

Example Sentences

the cat scrapes its claws on the post.

the child scrapes his knee while playing outside.

she scrapes the ice off her car windshield.

he scrapes together enough money for a new bike.

the chef scrapes the remnants from the pot.

she scrapes the bottom of the barrel for ideas.

the dog scrapes its paws on the rug.

he scrapes the surface to remove the old paint.

after the accident, she scrapes by with minimal support.

the artist scrapes the canvas to create texture.

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