scrapper

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    someone who fights (or is fighting)

Word Origin

scrapper (n.)
"pugilist," 1874, agent noun from scrap (v.2). Later used generally of anyone or anything that tends to put up a fight.

Example

1. The worker brought a new scrapper with him .
2. Refitting of scrapper rear axle suspension .
3. He 's a natural born scrapper who loves nothing better than to test himself in battle .
4. The other boys said he was all right , and gave him advice , pointing out his faults as a scrapper and promising him victory if he carried out their instructions .

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