scrape

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее резкий, скрежещущий звук, возникающий при трении о шероховатую поверхность; также травма, при которой кожа содрана, или ситуация, связанная с трудностями или неприятностями.esSustantivo que denota un sonido áspero y chirriante producido al rozar contra una superficie rugosa; también una herida superficial en la piel por raspado, o una situación de dificultad o apuro.frNom désignant un bruit strident ou rauque produit par un frottement contre une surface rugueuse ; également une écorchure de la peau, ou une situation difficile ou ennuyeuse.deSubstantiv, das ein kratzendes, schleifendes Geräusch bezeichnet, das beim Reiben über eine raue Oberfläche entsteht; außerdem eine Hautabschürfung oder eine schwierige, unangenehme Situation.ptSubstantivo que designa um som áspero e raspante, produzido pelo atrito com uma superfície rugosa; também se refere a uma escoriação ou ferida em que a pele foi raspada, ou a uma situação difícil, complicada ou desagradável.zh指摩擦粗糙表面时发出的刺耳刮擦声；也指皮肤被擦破的伤口，或比喻处境艰难、陷入麻烦。arاسم يدل على صوت حاد مزعج ينتج عن احتكاك شيء خشن بسطح آخر، كما يدل على جرح سطحي في الجلد ناتج عن الحك أو الخدش، وعلى موقف أو مشكلة يصعب الخروج منها.

1. Harsh noise B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСкрежетesChirrido / raspadofrGrincement, bruit de raclementdeKratzenptRangerzh刮擦声arصرير

   Synonyms: gratinggrindraspscratchscreechsqueak

2. Skin injury A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСсадинаesRaspadura o abrasión de la pielfrÉcorchuredeSchürfwundeptEscoriaçãozh擦伤arسَحْج

   Synonyms: abrasiongrazescratch

3. Exaggerated bow C2 formal british

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

   • 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.

   ruНизкий поклонesReverencia exageradafrRévérence exagéréedeVerbeugungptMesurazh鞠躬arانحناءة مبالغ فيها

   Synonyms: bowcongeobeisancesalaam

4. Sign of damage B1 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruЦарапинаesMarca de roce o raspadurafrÉrafluredeKratzerptArranhãozh刮痕arخدش

   Synonyms: abrasionblemishgrazemarkscorescratchscuff

• scrapes plural form
• scrapes' possessive plural form
• scrape's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия трения поверхности чем-то острым или шершавым, или сбора чего-либо с трудом.esVerbo que indica frotar una superficie con algo afilado o áspero, o rasparla para eliminar una capa o recoger algo con dificultad.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frotter une surface avec quelque chose de pointu ou de rugueux, ou de récolter quelque chose avec difficulté.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine Oberfläche mit etwas Scharfem oder Rauem zu reiben, oder etwas mühsam zusammenzukratzen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de raspar uma superfície com algo afiado ou áspero, ou de juntar algo com esforço e dificuldade.zh用锋利或粗糙的东西摩擦表面，或指艰难地收集、积攒某物。arفعل يدل على حك سطح بشيء حاد أو خشن، أو كشط الطبقة العليا منه، أو جمع الشيء بجهد ومشقة.

1. Scratch repeatedly B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЦарапатьesRallar, rasparfrGratter en frottantdeKratzenptRasparzh刮擦arخدش

   Synonyms: abradefilegrategrindraspscourscratchscuff

2. Make by scraping B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruВыцарапатьeshacer raspandofrcréer en grattant/raclantdeDurch Kratzen herstellenptRaspar para criarzh刮出arنقش بالحك

   Synonyms: gougehollow outscratch

3. Cut or wear away the surface B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСодратьesraspar, raerfrécorcher, raclerdeabschabenptRasparzh刮掉arكشط السطح

   Synonyms: abradegrategrazerasprubscratchscuffwear away

4. Bow in a servile manner C2 formal british

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

   • 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.

   ruРасшаркиватьсяesHacer una reverencia servilfrS'incliner servilementdeSich unterwürfig verbeugenptCurvar-se servilmentezh卑躬屈膝arالتذلل والانحناء

   Synonyms: bowcurtsygenuflectgrovelkowtowsalaam

5. Gather resources together B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСобирать с трудомesreunir con dificultadframasser avec difficultédeMühsam zusammenbringenptJuntar com dificuldadezh艰难筹集arجمع الموارد بصعوبة

   Synonyms: collectdredge upgathermusterrake upscrounge

   Antonyms: lavishspendsquanderwaste

6. Bruise or injure the skin A2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruСсадитьesRasguñar o lastimar la pielfrécorcher, égratignerdeAbschürfenptRalarzh擦伤arخدش الجلد

   Synonyms: abradechafegrazescratchskin

• scraped past participle
• scraped past simple
• scraping present participle
• scrapes third person singular

Phrasal variants: scrape alongscrape byscrape up