scrape

/skreɪp/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or rub off the surface of something, typically by force or violence

“The accident caused a scrape on the car’s bumper.”

2. verb

to gather or collect information, especially in a casual or unofficial way

“She spent hours scraping together information for her research project.”

3. noun

a wound or mark on the skin, typically caused by rubbing against something

“The child had a scrape on her knee from falling.”

4. noun

a rough or uneven surface

“The scrape on the tree trunk made it difficult to climb.”

5. verb

to remove data or content from a website or database

“The hackers scraped the website for sensitive information.”

6. verb

to remove or collect something from a surface, typically by using a tool

“She scraped the last bit of peanut butter from the jar.”

Synonyms

  • abrade
  • collect
  • remove
  • rub
  • scratch

Antonyms

  • add
  • deposit