definition of
scraping

[1] #1 scraping n. (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected; "they collected blood scrapings for analysis". wn

[2] #2 scraping n. [scrape, scratch, scratching] a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her". wn

[3] #3 scraping n. [scrape] a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him". wn