scraper

noun
UK /ˈskreɪpə/
US /ˈskreɪpər/

A scraper is a tool you use to rub something off a surface.

Dad used a scraper to take the old paint off the door.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who scrapes something, like a worker who cleans surfaces.

The scraper cleaned the ice off the sidewalk.

3. A computer program that collects information from websites automatically.

The scraper gathered prices from many online shops.

4. A tool with a sharp edge used for smoothing or shaping wood or metal.

He smoothed the edge of the board with a scraper.