scrape
     n 1: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows
          distracted her" [syn: {scraping}, {scratch}, {scratching}]
     2: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off [syn: {abrasion},
         {scratch}, {excoriation}]
     3: a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating
        excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not
        impress him" [syn: {scraping}]
     4: an indication of damage [syn: {scratch}, {scar}, {mark}]
     v 1: scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair" [syn:
          {grate}]
     2: make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"
     3: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of [syn: {scratch},
         {scratch up}]
     4: bend the knees and bow in a servile manner [syn: {kowtow}, {genuflect}]
     5: gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She
        had scraped together enough money for college" [syn: {scrape
        up}, {come up}]
     6: bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy
        skinned his knee when he fell" [syn: {skin}]
     7: strike against an object; "She stubbed her one's toe in the
        dark and now it's broken" [syn: {stub}, {skin}, {abrade}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0