1. tools with a flat, sharp edge used for removing material from surfaces by scraping
2. devices or mats placed at entrances to remove dirt from shoes
3. computer programs that automatically extract data from websites
Usage: computing

Examples

• The painters used scrapers to remove the old paint from the walls.
• She bought new scrapers to clean the ice off her car windshield.
• The metal scrapers worked better than plastic ones for this job.
• Boot scrapers by the front door help keep mud out of the house.
• The company uses web scrapers to collect pricing data from competitors.
• These floor scrapers make removing old adhesive much easier.
• He placed rubber scrapers at each entrance to the building.