scrap
noun
Definitions of scrap noun
material
- C2Uncountable
Discarded or leftover materials, such as old vehicles or metal parts, that can be reprocessed or used to create new items.
The factory processes scrap metal for recycling.
They sold their old appliances for scrap.
The old car was beyond repair and had to be sold as scrap.
fragment
- C2Countable
A small, often unusable, piece or fragment of something; a small amount of information.
He swept the scraps of bread off the table.
She gleaned some scraps of information about the incident from the newspaper.
I only remember a few scraps from the lecture.
conflict
- Countable
A minor, brief fight or argument, often noisy and about something insignificant.
The children got into a scrap in the park.
Two men had a quick scrap on the street.
Phrases of scrap noun
- scraps
small, uneaten pieces of food, often discarded
• We gave all the food scraps to the cat.
verb
Definitions of scrap verb
discontinue
- C2Transitive
To eliminate or discontinue a system, plan, or project.
They decided to scrap the project due to budget issues.
The company decided to scrap its old production system due to high costs.
The government decided to scrap the old policy.
dismantle
- C2Transitive
To dismantle or get rid of something no longer needed, often salvaging parts for reuse.
The ship was too old and had to be scrapped.
They scrapped the old machinery and repurposed its parts.
Many old cars are scrapped and their parts are recycled.
conflict
- Intransitive
To engage in a fight or argument.
He tried to avoid scrapping to stay out of trouble.
They started scrapping outside of the bar.