Scrap

Scrap can refer to discarded or leftover material, often for recycling or reuse. It can also denote a small piece or fragment. Figuratively, it signifies a small amount of something or a conflict/argument. As a verb, it means to discard or abandon something. It implies a waste, a remnant, or something of little value. The context clarifies which meaning is intended. It often indicates either the material aspect or the act of removal.

Scrap meaning with examples

• The junkyard was filled with Scrap metal, waiting to be melted down and reused in new products, highlighting the potential for a circular economy. (Material)
• She gathered every Scrap of paper from her desk after the meeting, intending to recycle the documents, aiming for minimal environmental impact in her work.(Material)
• After a heated debate, the two teams decided to Scrap the project entirely, admitting there was a lack of consensus and direction. (Abandon)
• The cook used every available Scrap of vegetables to make a hearty soup to reduce food waste after a big event and feed everyone. (Fragment)
• They had a Scrap of a quarrel after the play but it did not go too long, it was just a brief dispute over a small disagreement. (Argument)