scrape off
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To use something hard and flat to push and remove a dirty or unwanted layer from a surface.
Literal meaning: To scrape (use a sharp edge against a surface) something off (away from the surface).
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To remove a layer of unwanted material (mud, paint, ice, food) from a surface using a scraping tool.
"He scraped the ice off his car windscreen before driving to work."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To remove yourself or something from contact with a sticky or unpleasant surface.
"She scraped the gum off the bottom of her shoe using a stone."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very practical, everyday verb. Used for removing paint, mud, food residue, stickers, ice, etc. Common in DIY, cooking, and everyday household contexts.
Commonly used with
mud paint ice label rust residue
Forms
Base
scrape off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
scrapes off
he/she/it
Past simple
scraped off
yesterday
Past participle
scraped off
have + pp
-ing form
scraping off
continuous
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