scraping

(noun) (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected. Examples: "They collected blood scrapings for analysis."

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

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

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

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

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

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

(verb) gather (money or other resources) together over time. Synonyms: scrape, 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, scrape. Examples: "The boy skinned his knee when he fell."