scraping
word · lemma: scrape
Definition
The act of rubbing or pulling something hard against a surface to remove material, or collecting information automatically from websites or data sources.
Usage & Nuances
"Scraping" can mean physically removing something (e.g., paint, dirt), or in technology, automatically gathering data from websites ("web scraping"). In legal or technical contexts, "scraping" often refers to data extraction and may have ethical or legal considerations.
Example Sentences
She used a knife for scraping paint off the wall.
basic
Scraping your knee can be painful.
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The company uses scraping to collect prices from competitor websites.
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There's a weird scraping sound coming from the engine.
natural
He's busy scraping ice off his windshield every morning in winter.
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Most websites don't like automated scraping of their data.
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