scratched

/skษนรฆtอกสƒt/

IPA: /S K R AE1 CH T/

verb
  1. 1

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

    โ€œCould you please scratch my back?โ€

  2. 2

    To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.

    โ€œI don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.โ€

  3. 3

    To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).

    โ€œA real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.โ€

  4. 4

    To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.

  5. 5

    To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).

  6. 6

    To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.

    โ€œEmbarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table.โ€

  7. 7

    To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.

  8. 8

    To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.

  9. 9

    To dig or excavate with the claws.

    โ€œSome animals scratch holes, in which they burrow.โ€

  10. 10

    To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.

    โ€œThe cat scratched the little girl.โ€

Synonyms

adjective
  1. 1

    Produced by scratching.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scratch, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/scratched