sweep/brush off; rake/gather; scribble
Meanings
4 senses · 8 examplesverb
to brush/wipe/sweep off
dialectRefers to a quick, sweeping motion to remove loose material like dust, dirt, or crumbs from a surface.
Quickly brush the breadcrumbs off the table.
Before going out, she brushed the dust off her shoulders a couple of times.
verb
to rake; to gather (with a sweeping motion)
dialectOften used for gathering loose, lightweight materials like hay, leaves, or loose change into a pile.
Grandma is raking up leaves in the yard.
He used a rake to gather the sun-dried grass together.
verb
to scavenge for; to scrape together
dialectImplies searching for and obtaining items that are scattered, spare, or not in primary use, often with some difficulty or improvisation.
He scavenged for a few useful books at the flea market.
I need to scrape together some money for rent this month.
verb
to scribble; to scrawl
dialectDescribes writing or drawing quickly, carelessly, and without attention to neatness or accuracy.
He was scribbling randomly in his notebook during the meeting.
Don't scrawl on the wall; it doesn't look good.