Scotch

Quick meaning: Scotch is a noun meaning A surface cut or abrasion.

Meaning

A surface cut or abrasion.

More Meanings

1. A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
2. A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
3. (transitive) To cut or score; to wound superficially.
4. (transitive) To prevent (something) from being successful.
5. (transitive) To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
6. (transitive) To block a wheel or other round object.
7. (transitive) To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.

Example Sentences

We have scotched the snake, not killed it.

a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground

The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.

The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.

Word Forms

• scotches
• scotching
• scotched

Synonyms for scotch

Depending on context, synonyms include foil, thwart, chock, block, abuse, ravish.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spoil, thwart, frustrate, baffle, stinting, frugal.

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