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an indication of damage
(noun) scraping
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
(noun) scraping, scratch, scratching
a harsh noise made by scraping
the scrape of violin bows distracted her
(noun) abrasion, scratch, excoriation
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
(verb) grate
scratch repeatedly
The cat scraped at the armchair
(verb) scratch, scratch up
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
(verb) skin
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
The boy skinned his knee when he fell
(verb) come up, scrape up, scratch
gather (money or other resources) together over time
She had scraped together enough money for college; they scratched a meager living
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner