scrap

N
Pronunciation
/skɹæp/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A (small) piece; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.

Example Sentences
  • I found a scrap of cloth to patch the hole.
2 Definition

(usually in the plural) Leftover food.

Example Sentences
  • Give the scraps to the dogs and watch them fight.
3 Definition

The crisp substance that remains after drying out animal fat.

Example Sentences
  • pork scraps
4 Definition

Discarded objects (especially metal) that may be dismantled to recover their constituent materials, junk.

Example Sentences
  • That car isn't good for anything but scrap.
5 Definition

(in the plural) A piece of deep-fried batter left over from frying fish, sometimes sold with chips.

6 Definition

A Hispanic criminal, especially a Mexican or one affiliated with the Norte gang.

7 Definition

A snare for catching birds.

8 Definition

A fight, tussle, skirmish.

Example Sentences
  • We got in a little scrap over who should pay the bill.
Verb
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

To discard.

2 Definition

(of a project or plan) To stop working on indefinitely.

3 Definition

To scrapbook; to create scrapbooks.

4 Definition

To dispose of at a scrapyard.

5 Definition

To make into scrap.

6 Definition

To fight