scrape

(noun) a harsh noise made by scraping. Synonyms: scraping, scratch, scratching. Examples: "The scrape of violin bows distracted her."

(noun) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off. Synonyms: abrasion, scratch, excoriation.

(noun) a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility). Synonyms: scraping. Examples: "All that bowing and scraping did not impress him."

(noun) an indication of damage. Synonyms: scratch, scar, mark.

(verb) scratch repeatedly. Synonyms: grate. Examples: "The cat scraped at the armchair."

(verb) make by scraping. Examples: "They scraped a letter into the stone."

(verb) cut the surface of; wear away the surface of. Synonyms: scratch, scratch up.

(verb) bend the knees and bow in a servile manner. Synonyms: kowtow, genuflect.

(verb) gather (money or other resources) together over time. Synonyms: scrape up, scratch, come up. Examples: "She had scraped together enough money for college." "They scratched a meager living."

(verb) bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of. Synonyms: skin. Examples: "The boy skinned his knee when he fell."