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scrap vs fray

fray vs scrap

scrap and fray both are nouns.

scrap and fray both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scrap Yes No Yes No
fray Yes No Yes No
As nouns, fray is a hyponym of scrap; that is, fray is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scrap:
  • scrap: the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
  • fray: a noisy fight
Other hyponyms of scrap include gunfight, gunplay, shootout, brush, clash, encounter, skirmish, close-quarter fighting, dogfight, fencing, infighting, set-to, impact, shock, dogfight, hassle, rough-and-tumble, scuffle, tussle, affaire d'honneur, duel, fistfight, fisticuffs, slugfest, banging, battering, beating, whipping, affray, disturbance, ruffle, brawl, free-for-all, cut-and-thrust, knife fight, snickersnee, gang fight, rumble, single combat.
scrap (noun) fray (noun)
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle a noisy fight
a small piece of something that is left over after the rest has been used
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
worthless material that is to be disposed of
scrap (verb) fray (verb)
make into scrap or refuse wear away by rubbing
have a disagreement over something cause friction
dispose of (something useless or old)
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