Phrase guide

scrape off

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To remove (something) by a scraping action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • You can scrape the paint off using a sharp blade.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: raze

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To clean (something) by a scraping action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Scrape off the plates before putting them into the dishwasher.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Swedish: skrapa bort — remove by a scraping action
  • Swedish: skrapa av — remove by a scraping action
  • Tamil: சீவு (cīvu) — remove by a scraping action
  • Ukrainian: зішкріба́ти (ziškribáty) — remove by a scraping action
  • Ukrainian: зшкріба́ти (zškribáty) — remove by a scraping action
  • Ukrainian: зішкребти́ (ziškrebtý) — remove by a scraping action
  • Ukrainian: зшкребти́ (zškrebtý) — remove by a scraping action