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Discarded food
“The company relies on metal collectors who travel around searching for scrap left behind after the war.”
A part or quantity that is left after the greater part has been used, removed, or destroyed
“Only a single scrap remained, as if a draft had blown the rest into the gaps in the floor.”
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Plural for 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.”
Plural for a physical fight or brawl
“A violent scrap ensued over the last available parking space in the lot.”
Plural for an argument or altercation
“Didn't we have a scrap about this once before? Do we have to argue about it again?”
Plural for a small hard particle of a substance, such as salt or sand
Plural for a relic or artifact of ancient times
Plural for strand
Plural for 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 scratch or tear at something with one's claws or fingernails
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