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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
device
Noun
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A device is a small machine or tool.
She has a device in her kitchen for cutting garlic.
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A device is a machine or part attached to a computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, printer etc.
The mouse is an important device for using the computer.
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A device is a clever way of doing something.
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A device is a logo.