scraping

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: scrap-ing (2)

English Definition

The action of rubbing a sharp or rough instrument against something.

Example Sentence

She heard the sound of scraping mud off her shoes.

US IPA /ˈskreɪ.pɪŋ/
UK IPA /ˈskreɪ.pɪŋ/