scraper
noun/ˈskreɪpər/
Frequency rank: #16,341 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade used for scraping surfaces clean.
Example sentence
The worker used a metal scraper to remove the old paint from the wall.
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