Are you trying to hyphenate scrapes? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
1. |
A harsh noise made by scraping The scrape of violin bows distracted her |
2. |
An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off |
3. |
A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility) All that bowing and scraping did not impress him |
4. |
An indication of damage |
5. |
Scratch repeatedly The cat scraped at the armchair |
6. |
Make by scraping They scraped a letter into the stone |
7. |
Cut the surface of Wear away the surface of |
8. |
Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner |
9. |
Gather (money or other resources) together over time She had scraped together enough money for college They scratched a meager living |
10. |
Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of The boy skinned his knee when he fell |