scrape

A deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility).

An indication of damage.

A harsh noise made by scraping.

“the scrape of violin bows distracted her”

An abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off.

Make by scraping.

“They scraped a letter into the stone”

Scratch repeatedly.

“The cat scraped at the armchair”

Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner.

Gather (money or other resources) together over time.

“She had scraped together enough money for college”

Bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of.

Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of.