Scrape out

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verb

To remove or clear a substance from something through rubbing or scratching hard.

He had to scrape out the burnt food stuck on the pan.
Visual representation of "scrape out" - To remove or clear a substance from something through rubbing or scratching hard

Often appears as...

  • scrape out the bowl
  • scrape out the rest
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Visual representation of "scrape out"
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Physical Action

Emphasizes using hands or tools to remove something stuck.

Illustration for Physical Action
You'll have to scrape out the wax from the candle holder.
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Thorough Cleaning

Suggests cleaning something so well that nothing remains.

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She scraped out the jar to use every last bit of jam.
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Strong Effort

Implies significant effort to clean or remove, as it may not come out easily.

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He spent an hour scraping out the grout from the tiles.
Visual representation of the word "Scrape out"

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