Definitions

1. verb

to strike or hit someone or something with a blow, often in anger or frustration

“She scelped her hand on the table after getting angry.”

2. noun

a blow or strike, especially a violent or angry one

“The scelp on her hand left a painful bruise.”

3. verb

to cause a loud, sharp noise, often in a sudden or unexpected way

“The door scelped shut, startling everyone in the room.”