scraping(s)

noun

Definition of scraping(s)next
as in odds and ends

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  1. stump
  2. refuse
  3. residue
  4. residual
Noun
  • There were no stumps, no signs of previous logging.
    April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
  • In 2018, Hurricane Michael survivors in Panama City fashioned stumps, shingles and two-by-fours into Christmas decor.
    Kathryn Varn, Axios, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of stump
Noun
  • The big picture: The change is part of a wider city effort to divert refuse from landfills.
    Asher Price, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
  • As the waters fell, thick layers of mud mixed with refuse made streets unrecognizable.
    Joseph Wilson and Teresa Medrano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of refuse
Noun
  • Use hot water and a non-abrasive scrubber or coarse salt to remove stubborn residues.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And speaking of washing: Foundation and coffee stains came out of the sheets completely, though some residue from an oil stain lingered slightly.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of residue
Noun
  • The filing also details TVA's compliance with environmental regulations, including the management of coal combustion residuals and the implementation of a groundwater monitoring program.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • When the strike concluded on Nov. 9, 2023, the new SAG-AFTRA contract established a streaming participation bonus for the first time, compensating performers in addition to traditional residuals.
    EW.com, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of residual
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scraping (out)

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scraping (together)

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