Scraper: meaning, definitions and examples

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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

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

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

Word origin

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.