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scraping
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noun
(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected
they collected blood scrapings for analysis
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noun
(= scrape)
a harsh noise made by scraping
the scrape of violin bows distracted her
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noun
(= scrape)
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
all that bowing and scraping did not impress him
action
Noun
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An action is something that you do, or something that happens, especially with motion.
At 3am, just west of the building, the plan was put into action.
There was a huge difference between my thoughts and my actions.
What they did was clearly wrong, but their actions were understandable.
The Health Authority is preparing to take legal action against the restaurants that fail to follow the regulations.