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scrape

intermediateB1

/skreɪp/ · scrape

to remove something from a surface by rubbing it with a sharp or abrasive tool.

Meanings

verbformal

to remove something from a surface by rubbing it with a sharp or abrasive tool.

کسی سطح سے چیز کو ہٹا دینا جسے ایک تیز یا رگڑنے والے ٹول کے ساتھ پیس کر کیا جائے۔

کھرچنا

kharachna

Synonyms

abradescrape offscratchکھرچناچوٹ دیناخراش دینا

Antonyms

smoothpolishapplyہموار کرناچمکانالگانا

Common Collocations

  • scrape off the paint
  • scrape the bottom
  • scrape the leftovers

Example Sentences

He used a knife to scrape the paint off the wall.

اس نے دیوار سے رنگ ہٹانے کے لیے چمچ کا استعمال کیا۔

Us ne deewar se rang hatanay ke liye chamach ka istemal kiya.

Make sure to scrape the bottom of the pot when cooking.

پکاتے وقت برتن کے نیچے سے کھرچنا نہ بھولیں۔

Pakaate waqt bartan ke neeche se kharachna na bhoolain.

She quickly scraped the leftovers into the trash.

اس نے جلدی سے بچا ہوا کھانا کچرے میں ڈال دیا۔

Us ne jaldi se bacha hua khana kachray mein daal diya.

Easily Confused With

scarce:‘Scrape’ refers to removing material, while ‘scarce’ means something is in limited supply.

Word Family

scraper
nounکھرچنے والا
scraping
nounکھرچائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of scraping a pot to get every bit of food.

Imagine using a spatula to scrape the sides of a bowl.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کھرچنے والا ہمیشہ چمکتا ہے

kharachne wala hamesha chamakhta hai

The one who scrapes always shines.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "scrapen" — to scratch

First known use: 15th century

The word ‘scrape’ has evolved from Middle English 'scrapen', related to the action of rubbing or dragging a tool across a surface.