a harsh noise made by scraping; the scrape of violin bows distracted her

[ Syn: scraping , scratch , scratching ]

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

[ Syn: abrasion , scratch , excoriation ]

a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); all that bowing and scraping did not impress him

[ Syn: scraping ]

an indication of damage

[ Syn: scratch , scar , mark ]

scratch repeatedly; The cat scraped at the armchair

[ Syn: grate ]

make by scraping; They scraped a letter into the stone'

cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

[ Syn: scratch , scratch up ]

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

[ Syn: kowtow , genuflect ]

gather (money or other resources) together over time; She had scraped together enough money for college; they scratched a meager living

[ Syn: scrape up , scratch , come up ]

bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; The boy skinned his knee when he fell

[ Syn: skin ]