SCRAPING
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of SCRAPING
The sound or action of something being scraped.
What has been removed when something has been scraped.
"the scrapings of roads and ditches"
To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.
"Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."
To remove (something) by drawing an object along in this manner.
"Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."
To injure or damage by rubbing across a surface.
"She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."
Examples of SCRAPING in a Sentence
- "the scrapings of roads and ditches"
- "Her fingernails scraped across the blackboard."
- "Scrape the chewing gum off with a knife."
- "She tripped on a rock and scraped her knee."
Word Details
Is SCRAPING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SCRAPING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: SCRAPING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for SCRAPING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | s | c | r | a | p | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
Anagrams of SCRAPING
Words made by rearranging the exact same 8 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SCRAPING
100 words from the letters in SCRAPING
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How to Use SCRAPING in Word Games
SCRAPING is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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