scratched
/skษนรฆtอกสt/IPA: /S K R AE1 CH T/
- 1
To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.
โCould you please scratch my back?โ
- 2
To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.
โI don't like that new scarf because it scratches my neck.โ
- 3
To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).
โA real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass.โ
- 4
To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.
- 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
To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.
โEmbarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table.โ
- 7
To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.
- 8
To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.
- 9
To dig or excavate with the claws.
โSome animals scratch holes, in which they burrow.โ
- 10
To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.
โThe cat scratched the little girl.โ
Synonyms
- 1
Produced by scratching.
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