scrape vs nickel-and-dime

nickel-and-dime vs scrape

scrape is a noun but nickel-and-dime is not a noun.

scrape is not an adjective while nickel-and-dime is an adjective.

scrape and nickel-and-dime both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scrape	Yes	No	Yes	No
nickel-and-dime	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, nickel-and-dime is a hyponym of scrape; that is, nickel-and-dime is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scrape:

scrape: gather (money or other resources) together over time
nickel-and-dime: accumulate gradually

scrape (noun)	nickel-and-dime (noun)
an indication of damage
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
a harsh noise made by scraping
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

scrape (adjective)	nickel-and-dime (adjective)
	low-paying
	of minor importance

scrape (verb)	nickel-and-dime (verb)
scratch repeatedly	accumulate gradually
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of	spend money frugally; spend as little as possible
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
gather (money or other resources) together over time
make by scraping
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Difference between scrape and nickel-and-dime

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