scrape

• Nom 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.

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.

   Grincement, bruit de raclement

   • 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.

   Synonymesgratinggrindraspscratchscreechsqueak

2. Skin injuryA2formal

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

   Écorchure

   • 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.

   Synonymesabrasiongrazescratch

3. Exaggerated bowC2formalbritish

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

   Révérence exagérée

   • 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.

   Synonymesbowcongeobeisancesalaam

4. Sign of damageB1informal

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

   Éraflure

   • 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.

   Synonymesabrasionblemishgrazemarkscorescratchscuff

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de frotter une surface avec quelque chose de pointu ou de rugueux, ou de récolter quelque chose avec difficulté.

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.

   Gratter en frottant

   • 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.

   Synonymesabradefilegrategrindraspscourscratchscuff

2. Make by scrapingB2formal

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

   créer en grattant/raclant

   • 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.

   Synonymesgougehollow outscratch

3. Cut or wear away the surfaceB1formal

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

   écorcher, racler

   • 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.

   Synonymesabradegrategrazerasprubscratchscuffwear 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.

   S'incliner servilement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbowcurtsygenuflectgrovelkowtowsalaam

5. Gather resources togetherB2informal

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

   amasser avec difficulté

   • 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.

   Synonymescollectdredge upgathermusterrake upscrounge

   Antonymeslavishspendsquanderwaste

6. Bruise or injure the skinA2informal

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

   écorcher, égratigner

   • 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.

   Synonymesabradechafegrazescratchskin

Variantes phrasalscrape alongscrape byscrape up