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scraper

 

[ หˆskreษชpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

web scraping tool

A scraper is a tool or software used to extract data from websites. It automates the process of collecting information by simulating human interaction with web pages. Scrapers are commonly used for data mining, price monitoring, and content aggregation.

Synonyms

crawler, data extractor, web scraper.

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Word Description / Examples
scraper

General term for a tool or software that extracts data from websites or online sources. Commonly used in tech contexts.

  • We need to build a scraper to gather information from various e-commerce sites.
  • The scraper was able to collect all the product prices within minutes.
web scraper

Specifically indicates a tool or software used to scrape data from websites. Often used in discussions about web automation or data collection.

  • We employed a web scraper to collect user reviews from the site.
  • The web scraper needs to be updated to handle the new website layout.
data extractor

Focuses specifically on the extraction of data, rather than the general browsing or scraping of web pages. Often used in the context of structured data extraction.

  • The data extractor can pull detailed contact information from online directories.
  • For our research, we utilized a data extractor to gather statistics from various reports.
crawler

Refers to automated software that systematically browses the web, often to index content for search engines or gather data for analysis.

  • Google's crawler is constantly updating their search index with new pages.
  • Using a crawler, we can map out all the links on a website.

Examples of usage

  • Web developers use a scraper to extract product information from e-commerce websites.
  • The marketing team implemented a scraper to gather customer reviews from various online platforms.
Context #2 | Noun

utensil for scraping

In a kitchen setting, a scraper refers to a utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for scraping bowls, pans, and other containers to ensure no food is wasted. It is commonly made of silicone, rubber, or metal.

Synonyms

bowl scraper, scraper spatula, spatula.

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scraper

General term for tools used to scrape material off a surface. It can be used in various contexts, such as cooking or construction.

  • She used a scraper to remove the paint from the wall.
  • A scraper is essential in every kitchen for baking purposes.
spatula

General cooking utensil with a flat, broad blade used for flipping, spreading, or lifting food items.

  • She flipped the pancakes with a spatula.
  • A spatula is perfect for spreading icing on a cake.
scraper spatula

A hybrid tool that combines characteristics of both a scraper and a spatula, often used in cooking to scrape as well as to mix or spread ingredients.

  • The baker used a scraper spatula to smooth the frosting on the cake.
  • With a scraper spatula, you can easily scrape the bowl and spread the contents uniformly.
bowl scraper

Specific type of scraper used in the kitchen to gather dough or batter from the sides of a bowl.

  • He used a bowl scraper to collect every bit of batter for the cake.
  • A bowl scraper helps to ensure no mixture goes to waste.

Examples of usage

  • The baker used a scraper to clean the mixing bowl and collect every last bit of batter.
  • A silicone scraper is gentle on non-stick surfaces and ideal for baking.

Translations

Translations of the word "scraper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น raspador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅเคฐเฅˆเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schaber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengikis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบั€ะตะฑะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skrobak

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฏใƒฌใƒผใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grattoir

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ raspador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazฤฑyฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํฌ๋ ˆ์ดํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุดุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkrabka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkrabka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆฎๅˆ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strgalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรถfari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ั€า“ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qฤฑrxฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ raspador

Etymology

The term 'scraper' originated from the action of scraping, which means to remove or extract something by applying pressure. In the context of web scraping, the term evolved to describe the automated extraction of data from websites. The use of scrapers has become widespread in various industries for efficient data collection and analysis.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,888, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.