Scrap

As a Noun

1. A small piece or leftover fragment of something, often discarded (e.g., a scrap of paper).
2. Waste material that can be reused or recycled (e.g., scrap metal).
3. A brief fight or argument (e.g., the two players got into a scrap on the field).

As a Verb

1. To discard or get rid of something as useless or unwanted (e.g., they scrapped the old project).
2. To cancel or abandon a plan (e.g., the government scrapped the law due to opposition).
3. To engage in a small fight or argument (e.g., the kids scrapped over the toy).

Word History

The word scrap comes from the Old Norse skrap, meaning “small pieces” or “waste.” It originally referred to leftover bits of material and later expanded to describe fights and abandoned plans.

Examples

1. She wrote her number on a scrap of paper.
2. The factory recycles scrap metal.
3. They decided to scrap the outdated policy.
4. The two boys got into a scrap at recess.

Synonyms (depending on context)

Fragment, leftover, discard, junk, quarrel

Related Words

Debris, remnants, trash, salvage, scuffle

Antonyms (depending on context)

Whole, keep, preserve, plan, agreement