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Scratching

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Definitions for Scratching

noun
a harsh noise made by scraping
Synonyms
scrape scraping scratch
Examples
  1. the scrape of violin bows distracted her
verb
cause friction
Synonyms
rub fray fret chafe scratch
Examples
  1. my sweater scratches
verb
cut the surface of
Synonyms
scratch scrape scratch up
Examples
  1. wear away the surface of
verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
Synonyms
rub scratch itch
Examples
  1. Don't scratch your insect bites!
verb
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Synonyms
cancel call off scratch 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 scratch 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 scratch 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
scratch 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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