scraps

Meanings

• Noun

  Pieces or fragments left over after something has been used or processed.

  - "After the feast, there were scraps of food left on the plate."
  - "The artist used scraps of paper to create collages."
  - "The children played with their scraps of paper during recess."

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Variants

List of all variants of scraps that leads to same result
scrap , scraps , scrapped , scrapping

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'sharp or jagged pieces' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. Scrap metal is a valuable commodity and is often recycled.

2. The term 'scrap' is also used in music, particularly in jazz, to refer to improvised solos or sections.

3. In some cultures, it is customary to save and reuse scraps of food, such as bones or vegetable peels, to make stock or other dishes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Waste: Scraps are a form of waste, but they can also be valuable if repurposed or recycled.

2. Repurpose: Scraps can be repurposed or upcycled into new products, reducing waste and saving resources.

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Culture

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Scraps have been used in various cultural contexts, including in literature and art. For instance, in Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol,' Scrooge is described as having a 'heart as hard as scrap iron.' In visual art, scraps have been used to create collages and other mixed media works.

How to Memorize "scraps"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a pile of scraps: pieces of paper, metal, or food. Imagine the texture, shape, and size of the scraps.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'scraps' with the idea of leftovers or remnants. Think of a scene from a movie or TV show where characters are sorting through scraps.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'scraps' with the acronym 'Saving Costs And Resources, Promoting Sustainability.' This can help you remember the meaning of the word and its connection to sustainability.

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