Definition of scrape

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• scrape is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• scrape is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• scrape is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of scrape

• a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. scraping
• scratch repeatedly (verb)

  Examples

  1. The cat scraped at the armchair

  Synonyms

  1. grate
• an indication of damage (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. mark
  2. scar
  3. scratch
• bend the knees and bow in a servile manner (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. genuflect
  2. kowtow
• a harsh noise made by scraping (noun)

  Examples

  1. the scrape of violin bows distracted her

  Synonyms

  1. scraping
  2. scratch
  3. scratching
• an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. abrasion
  2. excoriation
  3. scratch
• gather (money or other resources) together over time (verb)

  Examples

  1. She had scraped together enough money for college

  Synonyms

  1. come up
  2. scrape up
  3. scratch
• bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. skin
• cut the surface of; wear away the surface of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. scratch
  2. scratch up
• make by scraping (verb)

  Examples

  1. They scraped a letter into the stone

See definition of scrape in Merriam Webster