small scrap
Frequency: 7.814.2 per million words
Refers to a small piece of something.
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Examples (10)
- A small scrap of paper fell from his pocket.
- She found a small scrap of fabric to patch the hole.
- Even a small scrap of evidence can be crucial in an investigation.
- He managed to catch a small scrap of conversation from the next table.
- There wasn't a small scrap of doubt in her mind.
- The bird carried a small scrap of food back to its nest.
- Could you give me just a small scrap of your time?
- He carefully picked up every small scrap of glass after the accident.
- Despite his illness, he retained a small scrap of hope.
- The artist used a small scrap of metal to create a miniature sculpture.