scraping

Noun	1.	scraping - (usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected; "they collected blood scrapings for analysis" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one fragment - a piece broken off or cut off of something else; "a fragment of rock"
	2.	scraping - a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" scrape, scratching, scratch noise - sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound); "he enjoyed the street noises"; "they heard indistinct noises of people talking"; "during the firework display that ended the gala the noise reached 98 decibels"
	3.	scraping - a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him" scrape bowing, obeisance, bow - bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame

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