Pronunciation: /skræp/
noun a small piece or fragment, especially of something discarded or left over
A1 I found a scrap of paper on the floor.
A2 She collected scraps of fabric to make a quilt.
B1 The mechanic salvaged some useful scraps from the old car.
B2 The artist used scraps of metal to create a sculpture.
C1 The chef turned leftover scraps into a delicious stew.
C2 The detective found a scrap of evidence that led to the arrest of the suspect.
verb to discard or dispose of something as no longer useful or desirable
A1 I scrap pieces of paper that I no longer need.
A2 She scrapes the burnt bits off the toast before eating it.
B1 The company decided to scrap the old project and start fresh.
B2 After much debate, they finally agreed to scrap the original design and come up with a new one.
C1 The government announced plans to scrap the controversial policy due to public outcry.
C2 The CEO made the difficult decision to scrap the entire product line in order to focus on more profitable ventures.
formal The company decided to scrap the old project and start fresh with a new approach.
informal Let's just scrap the whole idea and come up with something better.
slang I'm gonna scrap this old car and get a new one.
figurative She had to scrap her original plan and come up with a new strategy on the spot.
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