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| erase |
to rub or scrape the markings from. [1/4 definitions] |
| grate2 |
to scrape or rub harshly, as one thing upon another. [3/5 definitions] |
| graze2 |
to scrape or abrade (skin). [3/5 definitions] |
| paw |
to beat, scrape, or dig at with claws or feet. [2/6 definitions] |
| rake1 |
to scratch or scrape. [2/12 definitions] |
| rasp |
to rub with a rough surface or instrument such as a coarse file; scrape; abrade. [2/8 definitions] |
| scrabble |
to scrape or scratch at, with or as if with the nails or claws. [1/4 definitions] |
| scratch |
to scrape or dig at with the nails or claws. [2/22 definitions] |
| scuff |
to scrape (something) using the foot. [1/6 definitions] |
| shave |
to brush or scrape against in passing. [2/8 definitions] |
| shuffle |
to drag or scrape the feet along the floor while walking. [1/8 definitions] |
| skin |
to scrape skin from, as by accident. [1/8 definitions] |
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