scrape definition

1. a harsh noise made by scraping
• examples: the scrape of violin bows distracted her
2. a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
• examples: all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
3. scratch repeatedly
• examples: The cat scraped at the armchair
4. make by scraping
• examples: They scraped a letter into the stone
5. bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
6. gather (money or other resources) together over time
• examples: She had scraped together enough money for college
• examples: they scratched a meager living