scraped

word · lemma: scrape

Definition

'Scraped' means to have rubbed or scratched a surface, usually causing a small injury or mark, or to have collected information from a source, especially digitally.

Usage & Nuances

Used for minor physical injuries ("scraped my knee"), cleaning or removing something ("scraped the plate"), or collecting data from websites ("scraped data"). Informal in digital context. Not used for deep wounds (use 'cut' instead).

Example Sentences

The cat scraped the door with its claws.

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He scraped his knee when he fell.

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She scraped some dirt off her shoes.

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The website's data was scraped by a bot overnight.

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The paint got scraped off the wall during the move.

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He scraped together enough money for the ticket.

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