Definition of «scrape»

The verb "to scrape" means to remove or gather information by searching through data, usually on a computer. It can also refer to removing something with a tool or object, such as scraping off paint from a surface using a scraper. In addition, the word can be used figuratively to mean to obtain something in an unscrupulous manner, such as "he scraped by" meaning he managed to survive or succeed despite limited resources.

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I had to scrape off the old paint from the wall before applying a fresh coat.
The chef used a knife to scrape the burnt bits off the bottom of the pan.
I had to scrape the ice off the windshield to be able to drive.
To clean the dirty dishes, I need to scrape the leftover food into the trash bin.
Before varnishing the wooden table, it is important to scrape away any existing finish.
I used a credit card to scrape the sticker off the glass surface.
The gardener used a rake to scrape up the fallen leaves from the lawn.
My dog loves to scrape the floor with his paws when he wants to go outside.

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These medals are then used to unlock later stages, so you can only get away with scraping by for a while before you have to go back and get the job done properly. (tiredoldhack.com)
That hobby required a lot of scraping of data from websites followed by computational analysis. (legalevolution.org)
I may spend a couple of hours scraping together my thoughts before sending an idea out to the product team to get their take on it. (inc.com)
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Definition of «scrape»

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