English dictionary
scrap
/skr/&/p/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
Source: WordNet 3.0
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worthless material that is to be disposed of
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a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used
ExamplesShe jotted it on a scrap of paper.
There was not a scrap left.
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the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
ExamplesThe unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap.
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Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.
Source: webster1913
verb
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dispose of (something useless or old)
ExamplesScrap your old computer.
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have a disagreement over something
ExamplesThese two fellows are always scrapping over something.
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make into scrap or refuse
ExamplesScrap the old airplane and sell the parts.
Source: WordNet 3.0