scraper

English

/ˈskɹeɪpɚ/, /ˈskɹeɪpə/

noun
Definitions
  • An instrument with which anything is scraped.
  • One who scrapes horns.
  • One who plays a violin incompetently, producing cacophonous sounds.
  • One who acquires avariciously and saves penuriously.
  • (archaic) A cocked hat.

Etymology

Suffix from English scrape.

Origin

English

scrape

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