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Meaning:

Noun:

  • A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch).
  • A fight; especially a fist fight without weapons.
  • An awkward set of circumstances.
  • A shallow depression used by ground birds as a nest; a nest scrape.
  • British|slang A D and C or abortion; or, a miscarriage.

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Verb:

  • computing To extract data embedded in a screenshot or formatted medium (such as an HTML web page) by means of an automated program.
  • followed by an adverb To cause something to be in the state implied by the adverb by scraping.
  • To draw a sharp or angular object along (something) while exerting pressure.
  • To injure by scraping.

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