noun a harsh noise made by scraping
noun an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
noun a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
Synonymsscraping
verb scratch repeatedly
Synonymsgrate
verb cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
verb bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of
Synonymsskin
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
