scrape

a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"

an indication of damage

scratch repeatedly; "The cat scraped at the armchair"

make by scraping; "They scraped a letter into the stone"

cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"

bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of; "The boy skinned his knee when he fell"