scrape carefully
Frequency: 6.53.1 per million words
to scrape in a precise and cautious manner
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- She carefully scraped away the top layer of paint.
- The chef had to scrape the burnt bits off the pan carefully to avoid damaging it.
- When restoring old paintings, conservators must carefully scrape off dirt and varnish.
- He was told to scrape the ice off the windshield carefully so as not to scratch the glass.
- Always scrape the residue from the surface carefully before applying a new coat.
- The archaeologist carefully scraped soil from around the ancient artifact.
- You must scrape the delicate surface carefully to avoid causing any scratches.
- I will carefully scrape the frosting off the cake.
- She has been carefully scraping the old wallpaper for hours.
- Please scrape the bottom of the pot carefully to remove the stubborn food.