scrape-kratzen: meaning, definitions and translations

English dictionaryEnglishGerman

What is scrape? scrape is kratzen

What is kratzen?

  • To remove (an outer layer, for example) from a surface by forceful strokes of an edged or rough instrument: scraped the wallpaper off before painting the wall.

    Um (z. B. eine äußere Schicht) durch kräftige Striche eines kantigen oder rauen Instruments von einer Oberfläche zu entfernen: Kratzen Sie die Tapete ab, bevor Sie die Wand streichen.

  • To abrade or smooth by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument.

    Abschleifen oder Glätten durch Reiben mit einem scharfen oder rauen Instrument.

  • To rub (a surface) with considerable pressure, as with an edged instrument or a hard object.

    Um (eine Oberfläche) mit erheblichem Druck zu reiben, wie mit einem scharfkantigen Instrument oder einem harten Gegenstand.

  • To draw (a hard or abrasive object) forcefully over a surface: scraped my fingernails down the blackboard.
  • To injure the surface of by rubbing against something rough or sharp: scraped my knee on the sidewalk.
  • To amass or produce with difficulty: scrape together some cash.
  • To come into sliding, abrasive contact.
  • To rub or move with a harsh grating noise.
  • To give forth a harsh grating noise.
  • To economize or save money by paying attention to very small amounts; scrimp.
  • To succeed or manage with difficulty: scraped through by a narrow margin.
  • The act of scraping.
  • The sound of scraping.
  • An abrasion on the skin.
  • An embarrassing predicament.
  • A fight; a scuffle.

Search words

Upgrade your experience