scrape (
http://definr.com/scrape)
n 1: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows
distracted her" [syn:
scraping,
scratch,
scratching]
2: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off [syn:
abrasion,
scratch,
excoriation]
3: a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating
excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not
impress him" [syn:
scraping]
4: an indication of damage [syn:
scratch,
scar,
mark]
v 1: scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair" [syn:
grate]
2: make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
3: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of [syn:
scratch,
scratch up]
4: bend the knees and bow in a servile manner [syn:
kowtow,
genuflect]
5: gather together over time; as of money or other resources;
"She had scraped together enough money for college" [syn:
scrape up,
come up]
6: bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy
skinned his knee when he fell" [syn:
skin]
7: strike against an object, as of one's toe or foot [syn:
stub,
skin,
abrade]