scrapped

Meanings

• Verb

  To remove or detach something forcefully or roughly.

• Verb

  To defeat or lose a competition or contest.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with scrapped
rapped , mapped , napped , wrapped

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Variants

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scrap , scrapped , scrapping , scraps

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Forms

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scraps, scrapping

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Etymology

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The word 'scrapped' originated from the Old English word 'scrifan' which means 'to cut' or 'to write'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to remove' or 'to detach'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'scrapped' is also used in aviation to describe an aircraft that has been retired from service.

2. In the world of competitive eating, a contestant who is unable to finish their meal is said to have 'scraped' the plate.

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Related Concepts

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1. demolition: The process of removing or destroying a building or structure.

2. refurbishing: The process of restoring or repairing an old or worn-out item.

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Culture

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In literature, 'scrapped' is often used to describe a defeat or loss. For instance, in Ernest Hemingway's novel 'For Whom the Bell Tolls', the protagonist Robert Jordan's plan to blow up a bridge is 'scrapped' when he fails to complete the mission. In music, the term 'scrapped' is used in hip hop culture to describe a rejected or unused song or verse.

How to Memorize "scrapped"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of removing or detaching something. Imagine using a tool to scrape something off a surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scrapped' with the idea of defeat or loss. Think of a time when you didn't achieve a goal and use that memory to help you remember the meaning of the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'scrapped' with the word 'rap'. This will help you remember the definition of 'scrapped' as 'to remove or detach'.

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