scrap

scrap1 [ skræp ] noun *

1. ) count scrap of a small piece of something such as paper or cloth:

Messages were written on scraps of paper.

a ) count scrap of a small piece of something such as information or knowledge:

Every scrap of evidence has to be investigated.

a few scraps of dialogue

b ) scraps plural small amounts of food that are left after a meal

2. ) uncount old metal or paper that can be used again after going through a special process:

scrap iron

a scrap dealer/merchant

sell something for scrap: The old equipment was sold for scrap.

3. ) count INFORMAL a small fight or argument

4. ) count BRITISH INFORMAL a very small thin person, often a child

not make a scrap of difference INFORMAL

to not change anything, even in a very small way:

You can appeal if you like, but it won't make a scrap of difference.

scrap

scrap 2 [ skræp ] verb

1. ) transitive to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event: ABANDON:

There were political problems and the idea was eventually scrapped.

The trip was scrapped because of a lack of support.

a ) to get rid of something:

There is talk of scrapping the age limit altogether.

2. ) transitive to take an old machine or vehicle apart and throw away all the parts that cannot be used

3. ) intransitive INFORMAL to have a small fight or argument