 scraping |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a harsh noise made by scraping | |
| Synonyms: | scrape scratching scratch | |
| Examples: | "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" |
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| Related terms: | noise | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a fragment scraped off of something and collected (usually plural) | |
| Examples: | "they collected blood scrapings for analysis" |
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| Related terms: | fragment plural | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) | |
| Synonyms: | scrape | |
| Examples: | "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" |
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| Related terms: | bow scrape | |
| Similar spelling: |
scrap scarfpin scrapie scrappiness Scarpino scorpion scarp scrape_up scrappily scrapheap scraps Scarpa scrape Scarpelli scraped scraper Scorpio Scirpus Schrupp scrappy scarper scrap_iron scrubbing scrapper Scorpius scarface |
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