English · Food & Drink
scrape
/skreɪp/
[/skreɪp/]
remove with a hard edge by rubbing
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Definition
To remove material from a surface by rubbing it hard with an edge or tool. It can also be a noun for a small injury from scraping the skin.
Example
She scraped the skin off the carrots.
She scraped the skin off the carrots.
Etymology
From Old Norse 'skrapa' (to scrape).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cooking and for minor skin injuries.