scrape

• Substantiv, das ein kratzendes, schleifendes Geräusch bezeichnet, das beim Reiben über eine raue Oberfläche entsteht; außerdem eine Hautabschürfung oder eine schwierige, unangenehme Situation.

A noun referring to a harsh, grating sound produced by rubbing against a rough surface; also an injury where the skin is abraded, or a situation involving difficulty or trouble.

1. Harsh noiseB1formal

   A rough, grating sound produced by one surface rubbing against another.

   Kratzen

   • The scrape of the chair against the floor made everyone wince.
   • I heard the scrape of metal on metal from the garage.
   • The scrape of the key in the lock was loud in the quiet hallway.

   Synonymegratinggrindraspscratchscreechsqueak

2. Skin injuryA2formal

   An area of skin that has been damaged by being rubbed against a rough surface.

   Schürfwunde

   • He had a nasty scrape on his knee from falling off his bike.
   • The scrape on her elbow was cleaned and bandaged.
   • Minor scrapes usually heal quickly without treatment.

   Synonymeabrasiongrazescratch

3. Exaggerated bowC2formalbritish

   A formal bow made by drawing one foot backward, often used to show excessive humility or mock respect.

   Verbeugung

   • The butler gave a scrape as he welcomed the guests.
   • He performed a theatrical scrape before the king.
   • The old-fashioned scrape was a sign of deep deference.

   Synonymebowcongeobeisancesalaam

4. Sign of damageB1informal

   A mark or indication that something has been damaged by rubbing or scratching.

   Kratzer

   • There was a long scrape along the side of the car.
   • The table had a scrape from where the vase was dragged.
   • The scrape on the phone's screen was barely visible.

   Synonymeabrasionblemishgrazemarkscorescratchscuff

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Oberfläche mit etwas Scharfem oder Rauem zu reiben, oder etwas mühsam zusammenzukratzen.

A verb used to indicate the act of rubbing a surface with something sharp or rough, or to collect something with difficulty.

1. Scratch repeatedlyB1formal

   To rub a surface with a sharp or rough object, often causing damage or a mark.

   Kratzen

   • The cat scraped its claws against the wooden door.
   • He scraped the paint off the wall with a knife.
   • She scraped the ice from the car windshield.

   Synonymeabradefilegrategrindraspscourscratchscuff

2. Make by scrapingB2formal

   To create something by rubbing or dragging a tool across a surface.

   Durch Kratzen herstellen

   • The artist scraped a design into the clay.
   • He scraped a hole in the ground with a stick.
   • She scraped a path through the snow.

   Synonymegougehollow outscratch

3. Cut or wear away the surfaceB1formal

   To damage or remove the outer layer of something by rubbing against a rough surface.

   abschaben

   • He scraped his knee when he fell off the bike.
   • The car's bumper was scraped against the wall.
   • She scraped the skin off her elbow on the pavement.

   Synonymeabradegrategrazerasprubscratchscuffwear away

4. Bow in a servile mannerC2formalbritish

   To bend the knees and lower the body as a sign of respect or submission, often in an exaggerated way.

   Sich unterwürfig verbeugen

   • The servant scraped and bowed before the king.
   • He scraped obsequiously as the nobleman passed by.
   • They scraped and curtsied in the presence of the queen.

   Synonymebowcurtsygenuflectgrovelkowtowsalaam

5. Gather resources togetherB2informal

   To collect money or other resources slowly and with difficulty, often over time.

   Mühsam zusammenbringen

   • They scraped together enough money to buy a used car.
   • She scraped up the funds for the trip by working extra shifts.
   • He scraped together a living from odd jobs.

   Synonymecollectdredge upgathermusterrake upscrounge

   Antonymelavishspendsquanderwaste

6. Bruise or injure the skinA2informal

   To cause a minor injury to the skin by rubbing or hitting against a rough surface.

   Abschürfen

   • I scraped my hand on the brick wall.
   • She scraped her arm while climbing over the fence.
   • He scraped his shin on the edge of the table.

   Synonymeabradechafegrazescratchskin

Phrasal-Variantenscrape alongscrape byscrape up