Scrape

SCRAPE

-verb

1. to move (a rough or sharp object) across (a surface), especially to smooth or clean

2.  trans.; often followed by “away” or “off”) to remove (a layer) by rubbing

3. to produce a harsh or grating sound by rubbing against (an instrument, surface, etc.)

4. (trans.) to injure or damage by rough contact

5. (intr.) to be very economical or sparing in the use (of something)

6. (intr.) to draw the foot backwards in making a bow

7. (trans.) to finish (a surface) by use of a scraper

8. (trans.) to make (a bearing, etc.) fit by scraping

-noun

9. the act of scraping

10. a scraped place

11. a harsh or grating sound

12. informal . an awkward or embarrassing predicament

13. informal . a conflict or struggle

I must confess

And this is a bit of a scrape

I do not recall what I meant then

Any more than I do now.