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bark²	to rub or scrape the skin from. [1/2 definitions]
erase	to rub, wipe, or scrape off marks or writing from. [1/2 definitions]
grate²	to scrape or rub in a harsh way. [1/4 definitions]
graze²	to scrape. [2/4 definitions]
paw	to hit, dig at, or scrape with claws or feet. [1/3 definitions]
scrape	When you scrape something, you rub against the surface of it with something that has a sharp or hard edge. When you scrape something, you are usually trying to remove something from it. [8 definitions]
scratch	to scrape or damage with something sharp. [1/7 definitions]
shuffle	to drag or scrape the feet along the floor while walking. [1/4 definitions]
skin	to scrape skin from, by accident. [1/5 definitions]

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