Definition

A tool or device used to remove something from a surface by scraping it off, like paint or ice.

Example

He used a scraper to remove the ice from his car's windshield.

Conversation

I need to find my scraper before the snow starts piling up.

Oh no, did you lose it again?

Yeah, I think I left it in the garage last winter.

You should check there; it’s probably buried under some tools.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scraper → It is formed from "scrape" (from Old English "scrapan", meaning to scrape or scratch) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A scraper is a person or tool that scrapes or removes material from a surface.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'scrapes' something off a surface — the '-er' just means a person doing that action.

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