: to damage (the surface of something) or hurt (a part of your body) by rubbing something rough or sharp against it or by making it rub against something rough or sharp. : to rub or cause (something) to rub against a hard surface and make a harsh and usually unpleasant sound.

What does the slang term scrape mean?

(slang) A fight, especially a fistfight without weapons. He got in a scrape with the school bully. An awkward set of circumstances. quotations ▼ I'm in a bit of a scrape — I've no money to buy my wife a birthday present.

What is a scrape in England?

scrape in British English

(skreɪp ) verb. to move (a rough or sharp object) across (a surface), esp to smooth or clean. 2. ( tr; often foll by away or off)