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A small piece or amount (of something)
“There was not, however, a scrap of evidence to show that he was anywhere near the house of the deceased at any material time.”
Something left over, typically after the greater part has been used
“Only a single scrap remained, as if a draft had blown the rest into the gaps in the floor.”
Waste articles or discarded material
“The company relies on metal collectors who travel around searching for scrap left behind after the war.”
A physical fight or brawl
“A violent scrap ensued over the last available parking space in the lot.”
An argument or altercation
“Didn't we have a scrap about this once before? Do we have to argue about it again?”
A small hard particle of a substance, such as salt or sand
A piece unfit or too inferior for inclusion within a larger group
Metal to be recycled
Strand
An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical interest
A very small or inadequate amount of money
Morsel of news
To throw away (something unwanted or useless)
“Fishermen who want to trade up and buy a bigger boat usually scrap their existing vessel and buy extra tonnage from the market.”
To abolish or cancel (a plan, policy, law, etc.)
“Due to our slow progress, we decided to scrap our plans to reach Land's End and return to Plymouth today.”
To engage in a (minor) physical fight
“Micah was so much like his father had been at that age. Always ready to scrap with his bigger, older brother.”
To engage in a (minor) quarrel or argument
“She just didn't want to scrap with me out in broad daylight for anyone to see.”
To engage in competition to attain a position or prize
To put an end to something
Scratch or tear something with the claws or the fingernails
Not fulfilling or not expected to achieve the intended purpose or desired outcome
(of a material, substance, or by-product) Rejected as being useless, unwanted, or worthless
Not physically functioning or working
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