Scramble, v. n.
- 1. Struggle (as in climbing), scrabble.
- 2. Struggle, strive.
- 3. Climb (with difficulty), clamber.
Scramble, n. Struggle, contest, scrabble.
Scranny, a. (Local.) Thin, lank, meagre, scraggy, scrawny.
Scrap, n.
- 1. Fragment, bit, little piece, small part, scantling.
- 2. Crumb, morsel, bite, mouthful, bit, fragment.
Scrap-book, n. Album.
Scrape, v. a.
- 1. Rub or abrade (with something edged), grate harshly over, rasp.
- 2. Gather, collect, acquire, save.
- 3. Remove, erase.
- 4. Clean (by rubbing).
Scrape, n. Difficulty, perplexity, distress, embarrassment, predicament.
Scrape acquaintance. Make acquaintance, make one’s self acquainted.
Scratch, v. a.
- 1. Mark with a scratch or with scratches.
- 2. Wound slightly (as with the nails).
- 3. Scribble, write carelessly.
- 4. Dig (with the claws), excavate.