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   scratch

   /skratʃ/

   verb

   • 1. score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object: "the car's paintwork was battered and scratched" Similar scoreabradescraperoughenscuff (up)lacerategroovegashengraveincisegouge
   • ▪ make a long, narrow superficial wound in the skin of: "her arms were scratched by the thorns" Similar grazescrapeabraderaspskinrub rawcutlaceratebarkchafestripflaywoundtechnical:excoriate
   • ▪ rub (a part of one's body) with one's fingernails to relieve itching: "Jessica lifted her sunglasses and scratched her nose" Similar rubclaw (at)scrapetear at
   • ▪ make (a mark or hole) by scoring a surface with a sharp or pointed object: "I found two names scratched on one of the windowpanes"
   • ▪ write (something) hurriedly or awkwardly.
   • ▪ remove (something) from something else by pulling a sharp implement over it: "he scratched away the plaster"
   • ▪ make a rasping or grating noise by scraping something over a hard surface: "the dog scratched to be let in"
   • ▪ (of a bird or mammal, especially a chicken) rake the ground with the beak or claws in search of food: "the hens cannot do anything that comes naturally to them, such as scratch around"
   • ▪ search for (someone or something that is hard to locate or find): "he's still scratching around for a woman to share his life"
   • ▪ accomplish (something) with great effort or difficulty: "Tabitha wondered how long the woman had been scratching a living on the waterways"
   • ▪ make a living with difficulty: "many architects now scratch along doing loft conversions"
   • 2. cancel or strike out (writing) with a pen or pencil: "the name of Dr McNab was scratched out and that of Dr Dunstaple substituted" Similar cross outstrike outscore outdeleteeraseremovestrike offeliminatecancelexpungeobliterate
   • ▪ withdraw (a competitor) from a competition: "Jolie's Halo was scratched from a minor stakes race at Monmouth Park" Similar withdrawpull out (of)back out (of)bow out (of)stand downgive upleavequit
   • ▪ (of a competitor) withdraw from a competition: "due to a knee injury she was forced to scratch from the race"
   • ▪ cancel or abandon (an undertaking or project): "banks seem prepared to scratch stabilization charges"
   • 3. play a record using the scratch technique. "he raps and scratches simultaneously to dazzling effect"

   noun

   • 1. a mark or wound made by scratching: "the scratches on her arm were throbbing" Similar scoremarklineabrasionscrapescufflacerationgroovegashgouge
   • ▪ a slight or insignificant wound or injury: informal "it's nothing—just a scratch" Similar grazescrapeabrasioncutlacerationwound
   • ▪ an act or spell of scratching oneself to relieve itching: "he gave his scalp a good scratch"
   • ▪ a rasping or grating noise produced by something rubbing against a hard surface: "the scratch of a match lighting a cigarette"
   • ▪ a rough hiss, caused by the friction of the stylus in the groove, heard when a record is played.
   • 2. a technique, used especially in rap music, of stopping a record by hand and moving it back and forwards to give a rhythmic scratching effect: "a scratch mix"
   • 3. (in sport) the starting point in a race for a competitor that is not given a handicap or advantage: "a 631-metres handicap, when the excellent stayer, Too Fast, will be off scratch"
   • ▪ a handicap of zero, indicating that a player is good enough to achieve par on a course: "he plays off scratch in University golf"
   • 4. money: informal "he was working to get some scratch together"

   adjective

   • 1. assembled or made from whatever is available, and so unlikely to be of the highest quality: "City were fielding a scratch squad"
   • 2. (of a sports competitor or event) with no handicap given: "he was a scratch player at many courses"

   Word Origin late Middle English: probably a blend of the synonymous dialect words scrat and cratch, both of uncertain origin; compare with Middle Low German kratsen and Old High German krazzōn.

   Derivatives

   • 1. scratcher noun

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   What does scratch mean?

   • Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free! The meaning of SCRATCH is to scrape or dig with the claws or nails. How to use scratch in a sentence. Did you know?

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   What does it mean if a sharp object scratches someone?

   • If a sharp object scratches someone or something, it makes small shallow cuts on their skin or surface. The branches tore at my jacket and scratched my hands and face. [VERB noun] Knives will scratch the worktop. [VERB noun] Scratches on someone or something are small shallow cuts. I pointed to a number of scratches in the tile floor.

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   What does it mean if you scratch an itch?

   • Language purists are often itching to clarify that you scratch an itch, but this verb use of itch is quite common. As a noun, the word scratch means something different—a cut or scrape, typically a minor one caused by something having scratched the skin, as in I got a few scratches from the thornbush.

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   What does up to the scratch mean?

   • Up to the scratch was soon being used figuratively of anyone who was ready and able to do something. Over the years, the usage of the phrase has evolved somewhat, but something that is "up to scratch" can still be said to be ready and able in that it is capable of functioning or performing as expected. Verb Will you scratch my back for me?

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   What do you mean by scratching a line?

   • 1. a. A mark resembling a line that is produced by scratching. b. A slight wound. 2. A hasty scribble. 3. A sound made by scratching. 4. a. Sports The starting line for a race. b. A contestant who has been withdrawn from a competition.

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   What does it mean if someone has scratch marks on their skin?

   • If someone has scratch marks on their skin, you might wonder if they have been in a fight where there was scratching. Scratch can also mean to eliminate something, as in, “You can scratch our idea, the boss is going with the new guy’s plan.”

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     SCRATCH meaning: 1. to cut or damage a surface or your skin...

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   Define scratch. scratch synonyms, scratch pronunciation, scratch translation, English dictionary definition of scratch. v. scratched , scratch·ing , scratch·es v. tr. 1. To make a thin shallow cut or mark on with a sharp instrument. 2. To use the nails or claws to dig or...

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   Scratch definition: to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough. See examples of SCRATCH used in a sentence.

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   A scratch is marking or marring a surface with something sharp, such as a nail against metal or fingernails across skin. If someone has scratch marks on their skin, you might wonder if they have been in a fight where there was scratching.

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