scraps
word · lemma: scrap
Definition
Small pieces left over from something larger, especially bits of food that are not eaten, or tiny pieces of material like paper or metal.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly plural; commonly used with food ('food scraps', 'table scraps'), but also for pieces of material ('metal scraps', 'paper scraps'). Informal contexts; don't confuse with 'scrap' as a single fight or argument. Often collocated with 'leftover', 'feed the scraps', 'throw away scraps'.
Example Sentences
Please put the scraps in the trash can.
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The dog ate the scraps from the table.
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She made a collage from paper scraps.
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Do you want to save these scraps for the compost?
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After lunch, there were just a few scraps left on everyone's plates.
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He collects metal scraps and sells them to recycling centers.
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