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

1. Scratch repeatedly
   "The cat scraped at the armchair";
   - grate
    
2. Make by scraping
   "They scraped a letter into the stone"
    
3. Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
   - scratch, scratch up
    
4. Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
   - kowtow, genuflect
    
5. Gather (money or other resources) together over time
   "She had scraped together enough money for college";
   - scrape up, scratch, come up
    
6. Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
   "The boy scraped his knee when he fell";
   - skin

Derived forms: scrapings

Type of: accumulate, amass, bow[2], bowing, collect, compile, create, fragment, hoard, incise, injure, make, noise, obeisance, pile up, roll up, rub, wound

Encyclopedia: Scraping