scrape
n 1: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows
distracted her" [syn: {scraping}, {scratch}, {scratching}]
2: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off [syn: {abrasion},
{scratch}, {excoriation}]
3: a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating
excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not
impress him" [syn: {scraping}]
4: an indication of damage [syn: {scratch}, {scar}, {mark}]
v 1: scratch repeatedly [syn: {grate}]
2: make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
3: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of [syn: {scratch},
{scratch up}]
4: bow in a servile manner [syn: {kowtow}, {genuflect}]
5: gather together over time; as of money or other resources;
"She had scraped together enough money for college" [syn:
{scrape up}, {come up}]
6: bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy
skinned his knee when he fell" [syn: {skin}]
7: strike against an object, as of one's toe or foot [syn: {stub},
{skin}, {abrade}]