scrape in WordNet English dictionary

1. an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
   abrasion  scratch  scrape  excoriation 
   
2. an indication of damage
   scratch  scrape  scar  mark 
   
3. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
   "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
   scrape  scraping 
   
4. a harsh noise made by scraping
   "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
   scrape  scraping  scratch  scratching 
   

1. gather (money or other resources) together over time
   "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"
   scrape  scrape up  scratch  come up 
   
2. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
   scrape  kowtow  genuflect 
   
3. scratch repeatedly
   "The cat scraped at the armchair"
   scrape  grate 
   
4. bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
   "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"
   skin  scrape 
   
5. cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
   scratch  scrape  scratch up 
   
6. make by scraping
   "They scraped a letter into the stone"
   scrape