Definition of Scrape

the abrasive action of rubbing against something (can be voluntary or involuntary) that results in the removal of dirt, skin, etc.

Examples of Scrape in a sentence

When the little girl feel off her tricycle, she fell on her face and got a long, jagged scrape on her chin.  🔊

The lovers used a sharp knife to scrape their initials into an old oak tree.  🔊

The hiker lost his footing and winced when he felt the jutting rocks scrape his legs.  🔊

She used a file to scrape the chipping black nail polish off her fingernails.  🔊

Scrubbing vigorously, she managed to scrape the caked on food off her stainless steel pan.  🔊

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