Scratch

Quick meaning: Scratch is a verb meaning To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

Meaning

To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

More Meanings

1. To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
2. To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
3. (of a surface) To get such scratches.
4. To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.
5. (billiards) To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.
6. (billiards, dated, US) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.
7. (music) To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).

Example Sentences

This platter scratches easily.

Could you please scratch my back?

A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.

I don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.

Word Forms

• scratches
• scratching
• scratched

Synonyms for scratch

Depending on context, synonyms include fungi, quelbe, scrabble, scrawl, mark, fret.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include scraping, itch, scrape, chafe, abrasion, excoriation.

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