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.