Scratch

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Definitions:

Noun

abrasion scratch scrape excoriation

Definition: an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

incision scratch prick slit dent

Definition: a depression scratched or carved into a surface

boodle bread cabbage clams dinero dough gelt kale lettuce lolly lucre loot moolah pelf scratch shekels simoleons sugar wampum

Definition: informal terms for money

scratch

Definition: a competitor who has withdrawn from competition

start starting line scratch scratch line

Definition: a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game

chicken feed scratch

Definition: dry mash for poultry

scrape scraping scratch scratching

Definition: a harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

scribble scratch scrawl cacography

Definition: poor handwriting

scratch

Definition: (golf) a handicap of zero strokes; "a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course"

scratch scrape scar mark

Definition: an indication of damage

Definition: A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

Verb

rub fray fret chafe scratch

Definition: cause friction; "my sweater scratches"

scratch scrape scratch up

Definition: cut the surface of; wear away the surface of

rub scratch itch

Definition: scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!"

cancel call off scratch scrub

Definition: postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill"

strike scratch expunge excise

Definition: remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; "Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark"

scrape scrape up scratch come up

Definition: gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living"

scratch engrave grave inscribe

Definition: carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree"

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

Adjective

Definition: For or consisting of preliminary or tentative, incomplete, etc. work.