scraper
/'skreipə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A hand tool for scraping: A scraper is a tool designed to remove material from a surface by a pushing or pulling action, typically to clean, smooth, or shape it.
- A person or device that scrapes: Less commonly, a scraper can refer to a person who performs the action of scraping or a mechanical device designed for that purpose.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He used a paint scraper to remove the old varnish from the door.
- Archaeologists carefully used a small scraper to clean the ancient artifact.
- The ice scraper is essential for clearing the windshield in winter.
Advanced Usage
- "Web scraper": A specialized software tool or bot that extracts data from websites. (Note: This is a compound term listed here as advanced usage).
- The company uses a web scraper to collect pricing information from competitors' sites.
Variants and Related Words
- Scrape (verb): To move a hard or sharp edge across a surface to remove something.
- You need to scrape the mud off your boots before coming inside.
- Scraping (noun): The action or sound of scraping; also, a small amount removed by scraping.
- I heard the scraping of a chair on the floor.
Synonyms
- Scratcher: A tool for scratching or scraping lightly.
- Shave hook: A specific type of scraper used in plumbing or for removing paint.
- Putty knife: A flexible blade tool often used as a scraper.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Scrape by/through: To just barely manage to succeed or survive, often with difficulty. (Note: This uses the verb 'scrape', not the noun 'scraper').
- They had to scrape by on a very small income.
- Scrape together/up: To gather or collect something, especially money, with difficulty.
- We managed to scrape together enough cash for the tickets.
Related Idioms
- "Bow and scrape": To behave in an excessively obedient or servile way. (Note: This idiom uses the verb 'scrape').
- He was tired of having to bow and scrape to his arrogant boss.
Noun
- any of various hand tools for scraping