An elongated area of surface damage produced by sustained sliding contact that may include multiple grooves, transferred material, and edge pileup or chipping.
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Meaning and boundaries
Scrape describes a contact event and resulting area, while scratch usually refers to an individual narrow groove or crack trace.
Why it matters in glass restoration
The broader affected area can demand a larger blended work zone and may hide several damage mechanisms rather than one simple line.