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scrape

 

[ skreɪp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

web data extraction

To extract data from a website using a computer program or script. It involves automatically navigating through web pages and gathering specific information for analysis.

Synonyms

extract, gather, harvest

Examples of usage

  • Researchers scrape data from various websites to collect information for their study.
  • The company uses a scraping tool to gather product prices from competitor websites.
  • Website owners often implement measures to prevent data scraping by unauthorized users.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A situation where two or more objects rub against each other, often causing damage or wear.

Synonyms

abrasion, mark, scratch

Examples of usage

  • There was a scrape on the side of the car after the accident.
  • The cat got into a scrape with a dog in the neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "scrape" in other languages:

🇵🇹 raspar

🇮🇳 खरोंचना

🇩🇪 kratzen

🇮🇩 menggores

🇺🇦 дряпати

🇵🇱 zeskrobać

🇯🇵 削る (けずる)

🇫🇷 gratter

🇪🇸 raspar

🇹🇷 kazımak

🇰🇷 긁다

🇸🇦 كشط

🇨🇿 škrábat

🇸🇰 škrabať

🇨🇳 刮

🇸🇮 strgati

🇮🇸 skafa

🇰🇿 қырнау

🇬🇪 გაცოცხლება

🇦🇿 qaşımaq

🇲🇽 raspar

Etymology

The word 'scrape' originated from the Old Norse word 'skrapa' which meant 'to scrape or scratch'. Over time, the word evolved to its current usage in English. The verb form of 'scrape' has been in use since the 16th century, referring to the action of removing or collecting by scraping. The noun form, referring to a frictional encounter, has been in use since the 17th century.

See also: scrapbook, scraper, scrapings, scrapper, scrapping, scraps.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,898, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.