CEFR B1

scrap

noun

Meaning

Small pieces or leftover materials, especially metal, that are no longer useful for their original purpose but can be recycled or reused.

Examples

The factory collects all its metal scrap to be melted down and repurposed.
Artists often use scrap materials to create unique sculptures and collages.

Synonyms: fragment, piece, remnant, debris

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scrap (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /skræp/

Definition

Small pieces or leftover materials, especially metal, that are no longer useful for their original purpose but can be recycled or reused.

Examples

The factory collects all its metal scrap to be melted down and repurposed.
Artists often use scrap materials to create unique sculptures and collages.
Don't throw away those fabric scraps; they might be useful for a quilting project.

How to Use scrap

a scrap of (prepositional phrase): A very small amount or piece of something. — "There wasn't a scrap of evidence to support his claim."
in a scrap (prepositional phrase): In a fight or argument. — "He found himself in a scrap after someone insulted his friend."
scrap with (phrasal verb): To have a small fight or argument with someone. — "The children often scrap with each other over the remote control."

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