Scrape
/skreɪp/noun
To remove or scratch off a surface using a sharp or abrasive tool.
Did you know?The word 'scrape' has ancient ties to the idea of exposing hidden truths, much like scraping away layers to reveal what's beneath.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*skreib
“to cut or tear”
Old English
Old English
scrapan
“to scrape or scratch”
Middle English
Middle English
scrapen
“to remove by scraping; to cleanse”
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
scrape
“to rub a surface to remove any unwanted material”