SCRAP


Meaning of SCRAP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ skræp ]

( scraps, scrapping, scrapped)

1.

A scrap of something is a very small piece or amount of it.

A crumpled scrap of paper was found in her handbag...

They need every scrap of information they can get.

N-COUNT : usu N of n

2.

Scraps are pieces of unwanted food which are thrown away or given to animals.

...the scraps from the Sunday dinner table.

N-PLURAL

3.

If you scrap something, you get rid of it or cancel it. ( JOURNALISM or INFORMAL )

President Hussein called on all countries in the Middle East to scrap nuclear or chemical weapons...

VERB : V n

4.

Scrap metal or paper is no longer wanted for its original purpose, but may have some other use.

There’s always tons of scrap paper in Dad’s office.

ADJ : ADJ n

5.

Scrap is metal from old or damaged machinery or cars.

Thousands of tanks, artillery pieces and armored vehicles will be cut up for scrap.

N-UNCOUNT

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