scraper
ˈskreɪpər
scraper: tool for cleaning surfaces by scraping
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Definition of scraper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
toolstool for cleaning surfaces by scraping
  • He used a scraper to remove the old paint.
cleaner
2.
technologyTECH.program that extracts data from websitesTECH.
  • The scraper collected data from multiple web pages.
crawler extractor harvester
3.
constructionTECH.construction tool for moving earthTECH.
  • The workers used a scraper to level the ground.
bulldozer
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  • scraper: tool for cleaning surfaces by scraping
    tool for cleaning surfaces by scraping
  • scraper: construction tool for moving earth
    construction tool for moving earth

Expressions with scraper

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device for scraping ice off car windows
The ice scraper was essential during the winter months.
tool for cutting or portioning dough
He used a dough scraper to divide the dough.
ring in an engine that removes excess oil
The scraper ring helps reduce oil consumption in engines.

Origin of scraper

Dutch, schrapen (to scrape)

Examples of scraper in a sentence

  • She found a scraper to clean the windows.
  • A scraper can automate data collection tasks.
  • Developers use a scraper to gather information efficiently.
  • A scraper is essential for road construction projects.
  • The team rented a scraper for the excavation work.

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  1. French:racloir, extracteur de données, ...
  2. German:Schaber, Scraper, ...
  3. Italian:raschietto, scraper, ...
  4. Spanish:raspador, scraper, ...
  5. Portuguese:raspador, scraper, ...
  6. Chinese:刮刀, 爬虫, ...
  7. Japanese:スクレーパー, スクレイパー, ...
  8. Arabic:مِكْشَطَة, كاشِط الوِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְרֵד, מְגָרֵד רֶשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:скребок, скрейпер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шкребок, збирач даних, ...
  12. Hindi:खुरचनी, डेटा निष्कर्षक, ...

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