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Scratch

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Definitions for Scratch

noun
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
Synonyms
abrasion scrape excoriation
noun
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
Synonyms
incision prick slit dent
noun
informal terms for money
Synonyms
boodle bread cabbage clams dinero dough gelt kale lettuce lolly lucre loot moolah pelf shekels simoleons sugar wampum
noun
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
noun
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
Synonyms
start starting line scratch line
noun
dry mash for poultry
Synonyms
chicken feed
noun
a harsh noise made by scraping
Synonyms
scrape scraping scratching
Examples
  1. the scrape of violin bows distracted her
noun
poor handwriting
Synonyms
scribble scrawl cacography
noun
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
Examples
  1. a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course
noun
an indication of damage
Synonyms
scrape scar mark
verb
cause friction
Synonyms
rub fray fret chafe
Examples
  1. my sweater scratches
verb
cut the surface of
Synonyms
scrape scratch up
Examples
  1. wear away the surface of
verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Synonyms
rub itch
Examples
  1. Don't scratch your insect bites!
verb
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Synonyms
cancel call off scrub
Examples
  1. Call off the engagement
  2. cancel the dinner party
  3. we had to scrub our vacation plans
  4. scratch that meeting--the chair is ill
verb
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
Synonyms
strike expunge excise
Examples
  1. Please strike this remark from the record
  2. scratch that remark
verb
gather (money or other resources) together over time
Synonyms
scrape scrape up come up
Examples
  1. She had scraped together enough money for college
  2. they scratched a meager living
verb
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
Synonyms
engrave grave inscribe
Examples
  1. engrave a pen
  2. engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
  3. the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree

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