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

  • (..) King! That's what they call him. Y'all didn't go near him, did ya? No. Good. How we lookin' on that motor? There's one in the scrap yard that might work. We're gonna need one that runs. - I can get it runnin'. Tell him, Ellis. - Let's pull this. It's true, he built his own dirt bike. (..)
    2012 Mud