Synonyms for

Scraping

Verb / ˈskreɪpɪŋ / Another word for scraping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of removing or rubbing away a thin layer of something from the surface of an object.

Synonyms & similar words

scratch scrap scratching grate dispute junk comeup scrape skin trash scrapeup argufy quarrel altercate kowtow scratchup genuflect abrading rasping grinding filing planing polishing buffing sanding chafing friction rubbing erasing effacing removing stripping scratching paring shaving whittling cutting

Synonyms by register

Formal

abrading eroding removing stripping

Informal

scratching rubbing shaving peeling

Literary

rasping scouring filing

Antonyms

joining attaching adhering sticking fastening connecting welding

Common collocations

  • scraping sound
  • scraping noise
  • scraping off
  • scraping the bottom
  • scraping paint
  • scraping a living
  • scraping by

Word family

noun scraping
verb scrape
adjective scraped

Usage note

The verb 'scrape' can refer to physically removing a surface layer or to a difficult financial situation. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. He was scraping the mud off his boots.
  2. She used a scraper to remove the old paint.
  3. The sound of the scraping made him cringe.
  4. The scraping of the shovel on the pavement echoed through the alley.
  5. I could hear the scraping of the chairs being moved across the floor.

Quotes

  • The sound of scraping and scratching filled the room, like a thousand fingernails on a chalkboard.
  • Every scrape and every scratch is one step closer to victory.
  • We all have to start somewhere - and for me, it was scraping bird poop off statues.

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