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   scotch

   /skɒtʃ/

   verb

   • 1. decisively put an end to: "a spokesman has scotched the rumours"
   • ▪ render (something regarded as dangerous) temporarily harmless: archaic "feudal power in France was scotched, though far from killed"
   • 2. wedge (someone or something) somewhere: "he soon scotched himself against a wall"
   • ▪ prevent (a wheel or other rolling object) from moving or slipping by placing a wedge underneath: archaic "when Lucille reached the depot, the coachman shouted ‘Scotch the wheels!’"

   noun

   • 1. a wedge placed under a wheel or other rolling object to prevent it moving or slipping. archaic

   Word Origin early 17th century (as a noun): of unknown origin; perhaps related to skate1. The sense ‘render temporarily harmless’ is based on an emendation of Shakespeare's Macbeth iii. ii. 13 as ‘We have scotch'd the snake, not kill'd it’, originally understood as a use of scotch2; the sense ‘put an end to’ (early 19th century) results from the influence on this of the notion of wedging or blocking something so as to render it inoperative.

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   What does Scotch mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! SCOTCH definition: 1. to prevent something from being believed or being done: 2. a type of whisky (= a strong…. Learn more.

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   What does Scotch-Irish mean?

   • The term Scotch-Irish is standard in the United States for the descendants of the Scots of Ulster who immigrated to America beginning in the 18th century. So fix yourself a Scotch and listen to this episode of Life Behind Bars.

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   Is Scotch a noun or adjective?

   • Scotch as a noun or adjective is objected to by the Scots except when used of whisky and in established phrases like Scotch egg and Scotch pine. In the United States, Scotch is often used in inforrmal speech and writing where the Scots themselves, or some Americans of Scottish descent, would prefer Scottish or Scots.

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   What does Scotch Irish mean?

   • The term scotch-irish is standard in the United States for the descendants of the Scots of Ulster who immigrated to America beginning in the 18th century Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCOTCH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Scotch can be a verb, a noun, or an adjective. As a verb, it means to prevent something from being believed or done. As a noun, it means a type of whisky made in Scotland. As an adjective, it means made or produced in Scotland.

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   Scotch can be an adjective, noun, verb, or trademark, with different meanings related to Scotland, whiskey, adhesive tape, or cutting. Learn the etymology, history, and examples of Scotch from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Scotch can be a verb, noun, or adjective with different meanings, such as to block, a wedge, or Scottish. Learn how to use Scotch correctly and avoid confusion with other words like scotch or scotch whisky.

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   Don't get your hopes up: The verb to scotch has nothing to do with the well-known liquor. Instead, it means to prevent or stop something from happening. To scotch is, most often, to prevent plans, efforts, or desires — as opposed to things — from coming about.

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   Scotch can be a verb meaning to stop or end something, a noun meaning whisky or a Scottish person, or an adjective meaning Scottish. Learn how to use Scotch in different contexts and avoid confusion with other meanings.

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   Scotch can be an adjective, noun, or verb with different meanings, such as Scottish, Scotch whisky, or to end something. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of Scotch from various sources.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › scotchSCOTCH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    Scotch can be a verb, a noun or an adjective. As a verb, it means to prevent something from being believed or done. As a noun, it means a type of whiskey made in Scotland. As an adjective, it means made or produced in Scotland.