1scrap 
/ˈskræp/ noun
plural scraps /ˈskræp/ noun 1 [singular] : a very small amount — usually used in negative statements ▪ After the scandal, he had no scrap of dignity left. [=he had no dignity left at all] ▪ 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
▪ The dogs begged for scraps from the table. ▪ scraps of dough 3 [count] : a small piece of something that is left after you have used the main part
▪ a scrap (piece) of paper ▪ She made a quilt from fabric scraps. ▪ All that is left of the blanket is a scrap or two. ▪ scrap fabric — see also scrap paper 4 [noncount] : things from an unwanted or broken object (such as a car) that are useful only in making or fixing something else
▪ scrap metal ▪ He sold the car for scrap. [=he sold it to someone who wanted the parts of the car]
▪ The dogs begged for scraps from the table. ▪ scraps of dough
▪ a scrap (piece) of paper ▪ She made a quilt from fabric scraps. ▪ All that is left of the blanket is a scrap or two. ▪ scrap fabric — see also scrap paper
▪ scrap metal ▪ He sold the car for scrap. [=he sold it to someone who wanted the parts of the car]
— compare 3scrap
