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Definition of Scrap
1. Noun. A small fragment of something broken off from the whole. "A bit of rock caught him in the eye"
Exact synonyms: Bit, Chip, Flake, Fleck
Generic synonyms: Fragment
Specialized synonyms: Matchwood, Exfoliation, Scale, Scurf, Scurf, Sliver, Splinter
Derivative terms: Chip, Chip, Chip, Flake, Flakey, Flaky
Generic synonyms: Fragment
Specialized synonyms: Matchwood, Exfoliation, Scale, Scurf, Scurf, Sliver, Splinter
Derivative terms: Chip, Chip, Chip, Flake, Flakey, Flaky
2. Verb. Dispose of (something useless or old). "Scrap your old computer"
Exact synonyms: Junk, Trash
Generic synonyms: Cast Aside, Cast Away, Cast Out, Chuck Out, Discard, Dispose, Fling, Put Away, Throw Away, Throw Out, Toss, Toss Away, Toss Out
Derivative terms: Junk, Trash
Generic synonyms: Cast Aside, Cast Away, Cast Out, Chuck Out, Discard, Dispose, Fling, Put Away, Throw Away, Throw Out, Toss, Toss Away, Toss Out
Derivative terms: Junk, Trash
3. Noun. Worthless material that is to be disposed of.
Exact synonyms: Rubbish, Trash
Generic synonyms: Waste, Waste Material, Waste Matter, Waste Product
Specialized synonyms: Scrap Metal, Debris, Detritus, Dust, Junk, Rubble, Litter
Derivative terms: Rubbishy, Trash, Trashy
Generic synonyms: Waste, Waste Material, Waste Matter, Waste Product
Specialized synonyms: Scrap Metal, Debris, Detritus, Dust, Junk, Rubble, Litter
Derivative terms: Rubbishy, Trash, Trashy
4. Verb. Have a disagreement over something. "Sam wants to scrap with Sue "; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"
Exact synonyms: Altercate, Argufy, Dispute, Quarrel
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Brawl, Wrangle, Spat, Polemicise, Polemicize, Polemise, Polemize, Fall Out
Derivative terms: Disputant, Disputation, Disputation, Disputative, Dispute, Dispute, Quarrel, Quarreler, Quarreller, Scrapper
Generic synonyms: Argue, Contend, Debate, Fence
Specialized synonyms: Brawl, Wrangle, Spat, Polemicise, Polemicize, Polemise, Polemize, Fall Out
Derivative terms: Disputant, Disputation, Disputation, Disputative, Dispute, Dispute, Quarrel, Quarreler, Quarreller, Scrapper
5. Noun. A small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used. "There was not a scrap left"
Generic synonyms: Piece
6. Verb. Make into scrap or refuse. "Scrap the old airplane and sell the parts"
Generic synonyms: Convert
7. Noun. The act of fighting; any contest or struggle. "The unhappy couple got into a terrible scrap"
Exact synonyms: Combat, Fight, Fighting
Specialized synonyms: Gunfight, Gunplay, Shootout, Brush, Clash, Encounter, Skirmish, Close-quarter Fighting, Dogfight, Fencing, In-fighting, Set-to, Impact, Shock, Dogfight, Hassle, Rough-and-tumble, Scuffle, Tussle, Affaire D'honneur, Duel, Fistfight, Fisticuffs, Slugfest, Banging, Battering, Beating, Whipping, Affray, Disturbance, Fray, Ruffle, Brawl, Free-for-all, Cut-and-thrust, Knife Fight, Snickersnee, Gang Fight, Rumble, Single Combat
Generic synonyms: Battle, Conflict, Struggle
Terms within: Blow
Derivative terms: Combat, Fight, Fight, Scrappy
Specialized synonyms: Gunfight, Gunplay, Shootout, Brush, Clash, Encounter, Skirmish, Close-quarter Fighting, Dogfight, Fencing, In-fighting, Set-to, Impact, Shock, Dogfight, Hassle, Rough-and-tumble, Scuffle, Tussle, Affaire D'honneur, Duel, Fistfight, Fisticuffs, Slugfest, Banging, Battering, Beating, Whipping, Affray, Disturbance, Fray, Ruffle, Brawl, Free-for-all, Cut-and-thrust, Knife Fight, Snickersnee, Gang Fight, Rumble, Single Combat
Generic synonyms: Battle, Conflict, Struggle
Terms within: Blow
Derivative terms: Combat, Fight, Fight, Scrappy
Definition of Scrap
1. n. Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.
Definition of Scrap
1. to discard [v SCRAPPED, SCRAPPING, SCRAPS] - See also: discard
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scrap
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