Scrap
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British pronunciation/skɹˈæp/
American pronunciation/ˈskɹæp/

Definition & Meaning of "scrap"

to scrap
01

to get rid of something that is old or no longer of use

Transitive: to scrap old objects
to scrap definition and meaning
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When upgrading the computer system, the IT department had to scrap the old hardware.
The automotive workshop had to scrap the irreparable car parts for recycling.
02

to throw away or give up something that is no longer useful or needed

Transitive: to scrap sth
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She scrapped her plans for the weekend when the weather turned bad.
They scrapped the project due to lack of funding.
03

to engage in a physical or verbal argument or conflict

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The two children started to scrap over the last piece of candy.
The dogs began to scrap in the yard, so I had to separate them.
Scrap
01

a small fragment of something broken off from the whole

02

a brief quarrel or fight

03

a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used

04

worthless material that is to be disposed of

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