Scraping - definition of scraping by The Free Dictionary
scrape (skrāp) v. scraped, scrap·ing, scrapes v.tr. 1. 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. 2. To abrade or smooth by rubbing with a sharp or rough instrument. 3. To rub (a surface) with considerable pressure, as with an edged ...