Meaning & use
scraper
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a tool or device with a hard edge used to remove unwanted material from a surface by scraping.
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He used a metal scraper to remove the old paint from the windowsill.
The company was accused of running a scraper that copied text from competitors' websites.
A note on using this word
In tech contexts, 'scraper' usually refers to software (a 'web scraper') that automatically extracts data from websites rather than a physical tool.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
a computer program that automatically extracts data from websites.
The startup built a scraper to collect pricing data from online retailers.
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