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Scrape

Definition: To rub over the surface of (something) with a sharp or
rough instrument; to rub over with something that roughens by removing
portions of the surface; to grate harshly over; to abrade; to make
even, or bring to a required condition or form, by moving the sharp
edge of an instrument breadthwise over the surface with pressure,
cutting away excesses and superfluous parts; to make smooth or clean;
as, to scrape a bone with a knife; to scrape a metal plate to an even
surface.

Scrape

Definition: To remove by rubbing or scraping (in the sense above).

Scrape

Definition: To collect by, or as by, a process of scraping; to
gather in small portions by laborious effort; hence, to acquire
avariciously and save penuriously; -- often followed by together or up;
as, to scrape money together.

Scrape

Definition: To express disapprobation of, as a play, or to silence,
as a speaker, by drawing the feet back and forth upon the floor; --
usually with down.

Scrape

Definition: To rub over the surface of anything with something which
roughens or removes it, or which smooths or cleans it; to rub harshly
and noisily along.

Scrape

Definition: To occupy one's self with getting laboriously; as, he
scraped and saved until he became rich.

Scrape

Definition: To play awkwardly and inharmoniously on a violin or like
instrument.

Scrape

Definition: To draw back the right foot along the ground or floor
when making a bow.

Scrape

Definition: The act of scraping; also, the effect of scraping, as a
scratch, or a harsh sound; as, a noisy scrape on the floor; a scrape of
a pen.

Scrape

Definition: A drawing back of the right foot when bowing; also, a bow
made with that accompaniment.

Scrape

Definition: A disagreeable and embarrassing predicament out of which
one can not get without undergoing, as it were, a painful rubbing or
scraping; a perplexity; a difficulty.