scraps

We have found lemma(root) word of scraps : scrap.

Definitions


[skrap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small piece or amount of something, especially one that is left over after the greater part has been used
(e.g: I scribbled her address on a scrap of paper)

- discarded metal for reprocessing
(e.g: the steamer was eventually sold for scrap)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a plural noun denoting fragments of uneaten food): from Old Norse skrap ‘scraps’; related to skrapa ‘to scrape’. The verb dates from the late 19th century


[skrap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- discard or remove from service (a redundant, old, or inoperative vehicle, vessel, or machine), especially so as to convert it to scrap metal
(e.g: a bold decision was taken to scrap existing plant)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a plural noun denoting fragments of uneaten food): from Old Norse skrap ‘scraps’; related to skrapa ‘to scrape’. The verb dates from the late 19th century


[skrap], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fight or quarrel, especially a minor or spontaneous one
(e.g: they were involved in a goalmouth scrap and a player was sent off)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (as a noun in the sense ‘sinister plot, scheme’): perhaps from the noun scrape


[skrap], (Verb)

Definitions:
- engage in a minor fight or quarrel
(e.g: the older boys started scrapping with me)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century (as a noun in the sense ‘sinister plot, scheme’): perhaps from the noun scrape




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