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- pronunciation:
- skraep
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective, verb
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noun |
| definition 1: |
A scrap is a small bit of something that might be thrown away.
Paul's mom left a note on a scrap of paper on the fridge.Sometimes when I finish eating my sandwich, I feed my dog the leftover scraps.- similar words:
- bit, leftover
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| definition 2: |
Scrap is a collection of things that have been thrown away but might be used again in another form.
We brought metal scrap to the recycling center. |
| related words: |
crumb, lick, particle |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
When we talk about scrap metal, we mean pieces of metal that might be thrown away or pieces that have been thrown away but are waiting to be used again in new products. Scrap material is similar. It is material that is left over from some project and might be thrown away or might be used in a new product.
Mia's mother uses scrap fabric to make clothes for dolls. |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scraps, scrapping, scrapped |
| definition: |
When you scrap something, you throw it away because it doesn't work or has no value to you.
Joe scrapped his broken phone once he got a new one.- synonyms:
- junk
- antonyms:
- keep, preserve
- similar words:
- abandon, drop, reject
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