scrap (Meaning)

Wordnet

scrap (n)

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

worthless material that is to be disposed of

a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

Wordnet

scrap (v)

dispose of (something useless or old)

have a disagreement over something

make into scrap or refuse

Webster

scrap (v. t.)

Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.

Specifically, a fragment of something written or printed; a brief excerpt; an unconnected extract.

The crisp substance that remains after drying out animal fat; as, pork scraps.

Same as iron, below.

scrap Sentence Examples

  1. The carpenter carefully scraped away the excess wood from the table.
  2. The car's windshield was littered with scraps of paper from a recent storm.
  3. She used a metal scraper to remove the old paint from the wall.
  4. The mechanic had a pile of metal scraps in his garage for future projects.
  5. Artists use scraps of fabric and paper to create unique collages.
  6. The chef scraped the burnt bits off the bottom of the pan.
  7. The hiker scraped his knee on a sharp rock.
  8. The cat scratched the couch, leaving behind a few scraps of fabric.
  9. The old building was demolished, leaving only a pile of scraps.
  10. The scrapyard was filled with old appliances and other metal scraps.

FAQs About the word scrap

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole, worthless material that is to be disposed of, a small piece of something that is left over after the re

remnant,remainder, piece, shred, rest,leftover, remains, end, refuse, oddment

whole, whole,,

The carpenter carefully scraped away the excess wood from the table.

The car's windshield was littered with scraps of paper from a recent storm.

She used a metal scraper to remove the old paint from the wall.

The mechanic had a pile of metal scraps in his garage for future projects.