scrapper¹ Definition
scrap·per (skrap′ər)
noun
a person or thing that scraps
scrapper² Definition
scrap·per (skrap′ər)
noun
Informal a ready or effective fighter
scrapper Usage Examples
Converse of object
- engage: Having been extremely cautious throughout the fight, McIlroy was again urged by his trainer Arthur Melrose to engage the scrapper from Swansea.
- manage: Daniel Bhoy also managed a scrapper twenty mirror, which weighed 19lb 8oz.
Adjective modifier
great: He was rough at the edges but he was a great scrapper and good soldier; his name was Rufty Hill.
Browse dictionary entries near scrapper
- ‹ scraping
- ‹ scrapie
- ‹ scrapheap
- ‹ scraper
- ‹ scrape
- ‹ scrapbook
- ‹ scrap iron
- ‹ scrap
- ‹ Scranton
- ‹ scrannel
- scrapple ›
- scrappy ›
- scratch ›
- scratch line ›
- scratch sheet ›
- scratch test ›
- scratch the surface ›
- scratchboard ›
- scratching ›
- scratchpad ›

