scrap
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
scraps
plural
scraps
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCRAP
1
[singular]
:
a very small amount
— usually used in negative statements
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After the scandal, he had no scrap of dignity left. [=he had no dignity left at all]
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There is not a scrap [=shred] of evidence that she committed the crime.
2
scraps
[plural]
:
pieces of food that are not eaten and could be thrown away
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The dogs begged for scraps from the table.
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scraps of dough
3
[count]
:
a small piece of something that is left after you have used the main part
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see also scrap paper
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a scrap (piece) of paper
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She made a quilt from fabric scraps.
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All that is left of the blanket is a scrap or two.
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scrap fabric
4
[noncount]
:
things from an unwanted or broken object (such as a car) that are useful only in making or fixing something else
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scrap metal
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He sold the car for scrap. [=he sold it to someone who wanted the parts of the car]
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compare 3scrap
2
scrap
/ˈskræp/
verb
scraps;
scrapped;
scrapping
2
scrap
/ˈskræp/
verb
scraps;
scrapped;
scrapping
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCRAP
[+ object]
:
to get rid of (something) because it is damaged, no longer useful, etc.
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He scrapped his car after the accident.
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The company had to scrap plans for the new building.
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Should we scrap the idea?
3
scrap
/ˈskræp/
noun
plural
scraps
3
scrap
/ˈskræp/
noun
plural
scraps
Britannica Dictionary definition of SCRAP
[count]
informal
:
a physical fight
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I got into quite a few scraps when I was a kid.
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compare 1scrap
