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scrap
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. scrap
  2. 2. (small) piece
  3. 3. unimportant (person)
This word refers to a small or humble part of something, or a person who considers themselves a minor member of a group or profession. It is often used in modest self-reference, such as saying one is just a small part of a larger field.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The reporter pressed in, "So did even a scrap of evidence come up?"

Sentence 2

According to reports, scraps of explosive material were recovered from the scene.

Sentence 3

At the press conference, the mayor urged people to "watch out for shards of glass."

Sentence 4

That evening, a scrap of dried seaweed lay on the tatami floor.

Sentence 5

A colleague came over and asked me to "jot it down on a scrap of paper."