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Scrap \Scrap\ (skr[a^]p), n. [OE. scrappe, fr. Icel. skrap
trifle, cracking. See {Scrape}, v. t.]
1. Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a
fragment; a detached, incomplete portion.
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I have no materials -- not a scrap. --De Quincey.
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2. Specifically, a fragment of something written or printed;
a brief excerpt; an unconnected extract.
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3. pl. The crisp substance that remains after drying out
animal fat; as, pork scraps.
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4. pl. Same as {Scrap iron}, below.
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{Scrap forgings}, forgings made from wrought iron scrap.
{Scrap iron}.
(a) Cuttings and waste pieces of wrought iron from which
bar iron or forgings can be made; -- called also
{wrought-iron scrap}.
(b) Fragments of cast iron or defective castings suitable
for remelting in the foundry; -- called also {foundry
scrap}, or {cast scrap}.
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