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Scraper

/ˈskɹeɪpɚ/ · noun

Meaning

An instrument with which anything is scraped..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An instrument with which anything is scraped.
  2. One who scrapes horns.
  3. One who plays a violin incompetently, producing cacophonous sounds.
  4. One who acquires avariciously and saves penuriously.
  5. (archaic, colloquial) A cocked hat.
  6. (computing) A program or process that scrapes data, such as a screen-scraper.
  7. A freshwater fish of the carp family, genus Capoeta.
  8. (slang, Bay Area) A modified automobile, typically with oversized wheelrims.

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What does scraper mean?

Scraper means An instrument with which anything is scraped..

What is a synonym for scraper?

Common synonyms include khramulya.

What is the opposite of scraper?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use scraper in a sentence?

Use scraper where its definition matches the intended context.

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