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Noun scraper has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebScraperNoun: 1. A tool or implement used for scraping, such as a metal or plastic blade attached to a handle, used for scraping paint, ice, or other material from a surface. Sample Sentence: I used a scraper to remove the old paint from the walls before repainting. 2. A computer program or script that extracts data from websites, typically used for web scraping. Sample Sentence: The scraper I wrote can extract product information from online stores. 3. A person or thing that scrapes, often used to refer to a person who continuously barely achieves or exceeds something. Sample Sentence: Sarah was a scraper, always managing to pass exams with the minimum required grade. Verb: 1. To remove or scrape away something from a surface using a scraper tool. Sample Sentence: I had to repeatedly scrape the glue off the table using a scraper. Adjective: 1. Describing something that scrapes or is used for scraping. Sample Sentence: The scraper attachment on the gardening machine made it easy to remove weeds from the ground. 2. Referring to a person who barely achieves something. Sample Sentence: He had a scraper mentality, always doing the bare minimum to get by. | ||||
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