English noun: scraping |
1. | scraping (object) (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected |
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| Samples | They collected blood scrapings for analysis.
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| Broader (hypernym) | fragment |
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| Domain usage | plural, plural form |
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2. | scraping (event) a harsh noise made by scraping |
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| Samples | The scrape of violin bows distracted her.
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| Synonyms | scrape, scratch, scratching |
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| Broader (hypernym) | noise |
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3. | scraping (communication) a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) |
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| Samples | All that bowing and scraping did not impress him.
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| Synonyms | scrape |
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| Broader (hypernym) | bow, bowing, obeisance |
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