First Known Use: 14th century
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1scrap
noun, often attributive \ˈskrap\
Definition of SCRAP
1
plural : fragments of discarded or leftover food
2
a : a small detached piece <a scrap of paper> b : a fragment of something written, printed, or spoken <scraps of conversation> c : the least bit <not a scrap of evidence>
3
plural : cracklings
4
a : fragments of stock removed in manufacturing b : manufactured articles or parts rejected or discarded and useful only as material for reprocessing; especially : waste and discarded metal
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Origin of SCRAP
Middle English, from Old Norse skrap scraps; akin to Old Norse skrapa to scrape
2scrap
transitive verb
scrappedscrap·ping
Definition of SCRAP
1
: to convert into scrap
2
: to abandon or get rid of as no longer of enough worth or effectiveness to retain <scrap outworn methods>
First Known Use of SCRAP
circa 1891
Synonym Discussion of SCRAP
discard, cast, shed, slough, scrap, junk mean to get rid of. discard implies the letting go or throwing away of something that has become useless or superfluous though often not intrinsically valueless <discard old clothes>. cast, especially when used with off, away, or out, implies a forceful rejection or repudiation <cast off her friends>. shed and slough imply a throwing off of something both useless and encumbering and often suggest a consequent renewal of vitality or luster <shed a bad habit> <finally sloughed off the depression>. scrap and junk imply throwing away or breaking up as worthless in existent form <scrap all the old ways> <would junk our educational system>.
3scrap
noun
4scrap
intransitive verb
scrappedscrap·ping
SCRAPPING Defined for Kids
1scrap
noun \ˈskrap\
Definition of SCRAP for Kids
1
: a small bit <a scrap of paper> <a scrap of evidence>
2
scraps plural : pieces of leftover food
3
: waste material (as metal) that can be made fit to use again
2scrap
verb
scrappedscrap·ping
Definition of SCRAP for Kids
: to abandon or throw away as worthless <We ran out of money and the project had to be scrapped.>
3scrap
noun
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