scrap

Definition

  • noun: a very small amount
  • noun: fragments of discarded or leftover food
  • verb: to get rid of (something) because it is damaged, no longer useful, etc.
  • verb: to convert into scrap
  • usually used in negative statements

Examples

  • After the scandal, he had no 'scrap' of dignity left. [=he had no dignity left at all]

  • He sold the car for 'scrap'. [=he sold it to someone who wanted the parts of the car]

  • Please take out a piece of 'scrap paper' and practice the math problems on the board.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Where did you get that thing? The last sub I was on was decommissioned. Lot of hardware. It's better here than in a scrap heap. Does it work? It'll blow a hole clear through the hull of a battleship. - What about a shark? - Abso-fuckin-lutely. (..)
    2002 Shark Attack 3: Megalodon