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- Dictionaryscratch/skraCH/
verb
- 1. score or mark the surface of (something) with a sharp or pointed object: "the car's paintwork was battered and scratched" Similar
- 2. cancel or strike out (writing) with a pen or pencil: "the name of Dr. McNab was scratched out and that of Dr. Daniels substituted" Similar
noun
- 1. a mark or wound made by scratching: "the scratches on her arm were throbbing" Similar
- 2. a technique, used especially in rap music, of stopping a record by hand and moving it back and forth to give a rhythmic scratching effect: "a scratch mix"
adjective
- 1. assembled or made from whatever is available, and so unlikely to be of the highest quality: "at least two vessels set sail with scratch crews"
- 2. (of a sports competitor or event) with no handicap given: "he was a scratch player at many courses"
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1. : to scrape or dig with the claws or nails. 2. : to rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or jagged. 3. a. : to scrape or rub lightly (as to relieve itching) b. : to act on (a desire)—used with itch.
SCRATCH definition: 1. to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough: 2. If you…. Learn more.
to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one's coat. to rub or scrape slightly, as with the fingernails, to relieve itching. to rub or draw along a rough, grating surface: to scratch a match on the sidewalk.
Define scratch. scratch synonyms, scratch pronunciation, scratch translation, English dictionary definition of scratch. v. scratched , scratch·ing , scratch·es v. tr. 1. To make a thin shallow cut or mark on with a sharp instrument. 2. To use the nails or claws to dig or...
A scratch is marking or marring a surface with something sharp, such as a nail against metal or fingernails across skin. If someone has scratch marks on their skin, you might wonder if they have been in a fight where there was scratching.
SCRATCH meaning: 1. to cut or damage a surface or your skin slightly with or on something sharp or rough: 2. If you…. Learn more.
If a sharp object scratches someone or something, it makes small shallow cuts on their skin or surface. The branches tore at my jacket and scratched my hands and face. [ VERB noun ]
Scratch definition: To make a thin shallow cut or mark on (a surface) with a sharp instrument.
Definition of scratch verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
n. Pathology a slight injury or mark caused by scratching:[ countable] had a scratch on his face from the cat. [ countable] a rough mark made by a pen, etc.; scrawl. [ countable] the act of scratching. a slight grating sound produced by scratching:[ countable] The scratches on the record made it impossible to enjoy the music.