Scrape
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To draw a sharp or angular object along (something) while exerting pressure. To cause something to be in the state implied by the adverb by scraping. To injure by scraping. To extract data embedded in a screenshot or formatted medium (such as an HTML web page) by means of an automated program.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A broad, shallow injury left by scraping (rather than a cut or a scratch). A fight; especially a fist fight without weapons. An awkward set of circumstances. A D and C or abortion; or, a miscarriage. A shallow depression used by ground birds as a nest; a nest scrape.
Example sentence: I've driven cars worth $6 million and now I'm not as nervous because I do it a lot, but I have to keep my wits about me because if I touch anything or scrape one rim, anything could go wrong.
Kowtow
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To kneel and bow low enough to touch one's forehead to the ground.To bow very deeply.To act in a very submissive manner.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The act of kowtowing.