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scraping n. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected; "they collected blood scrapings for analysis"
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scraping n. [
scrape, scratch, scratching] a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"
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scraping n. [
scrape] a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
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