Definition

The material or substance that has been removed from a surface by scraping.

Example

After scraping the paint off the wall, there was a pile of scraping on the floor.

Conversation

Did you see the scraping on my old table?

Yeah, it looks like it needs some care.

I think it really shows how much I've used it over the years.

Definitely! A little restoration could bring it back to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove a layer or surface from something using a sharp object or tool.

Example

She is scraping the paint off the old chair to refinish it.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I was out in the garden today and started scraping off the old paint from the fence.

That sounds like a big job! How's it going?

It's not too bad, but I didn't expect it to take so long with all the scraping.

Root Explanation

Scraping → It is formed from "scrape" (from Old Norse "skrapa", meaning to scratch or scrape) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "scraping" refers to the action or process of scratching or removing a surface layer.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old Norse word for scratching ('skrapa') to remember that 'scraping' means the action of scratching or removing something from a surface.

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