scraping

• Nom désignant un fragment ou un petit morceau détaché d'une surface par grattage, ou le bruit strident produit en grattant, ou encore une révérence profonde avec une jambe en arrière, en signe d'humilité excessive.

A noun referring to a fragment or small piece scraped off a surface, or a harsh, grating sound produced by scraping, or a deep bow with the foot drawn back as a gesture of excessive humility.

1. Collected fragmentsB2formal

   Small pieces or fragments that have been scraped off a surface and gathered together.

   Fragments raclés

   • The chef saved the vegetable scrapings for making stock.
   • She collected the paint scrapings from the old door.
   • The archaeologist examined the scrapings from the ancient pot.

2. Harsh soundB1formal

   A rough, grating, or unpleasant noise produced by one surface rubbing against another.

   Grincement

   • The scraping of chairs on the floor was unbearable.
   • I heard the scraping of metal against concrete outside.
   • The door made a loud scraping sound as it opened.

   Synonymesgratinggrindingraspingscratchscreech

3. Exaggerated bowC2formalbritish

   A deep, formal bow where one foot is drawn backward, often indicating excessive humility or mock respect.

   Salutation exagérée

   • The butler gave a scraping bow as the guests entered.
   • He performed a scraping bow, which seemed almost sarcastic.
   • In old plays, servants often greet their masters with a scraping bow.

   Synonymesscrape

• 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