scraping
n 1: a fragment scraped off of something and collected (usually
plural); "they collected blood scrapings for analysis"
2: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows
distracted her" [syn: {scrape}, {scratch}, {scratching}]
3: a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating
excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not
impress him" [syn: {scrape}]