 scratch |
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| 1. | [ verb ] cause friction | |
| Synonyms: | rub chafe fret fray | |
| Examples: | "my sweater scratches" |
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| Related terms: | touch abrasion | |
| 2. | [ verb ] cut the surface of; wear away the surface of | |
| Synonyms: | scrape scratch_up | |
| Related terms: | incise claw scuff scratch_out incision abrasion scratcher | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine) an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off | |
| Synonyms: | scrape excoriation abrasion | |
| Related terms: | wound rope_burn graze scrape rub chafe abrade | |
| 4. | [ verb ] scrape or rub as if to relieve itching | |
| Synonyms: | itch rub | |
| Examples: | "Don't scratch your insect bites!" |
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| Related terms: | irritate itch scratcher rub | |
| 5. | [ noun ] dry mash for poultry | |
| Synonyms: | chicken_feed | |
| Related terms: | mash | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a depression scratched or carved into a surface | |
| Synonyms: | notch slit prick dent incision | |
| Related terms: | depression score prick indent incise | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (writing) poor handwriting | |
| Synonyms: | scrawl cacography scribble | |
| Related terms: | handwriting squiggle chicken_scratch scribble | |
| 8. | [ noun ] a harsh noise made by scraping | |
| Synonyms: | scrape scraping scratching | |
| Examples: | "the scrape of violin bows distracted her" |
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| Related terms: | noise | |
| 9. | [ noun ] informal terms for money | |
| Synonyms: | loot kale dough bread dinero gelt pelf moolah cabbage boodle lettuce clams lucre lolly simoleons sugar wampum shekels | |
| Related terms: | money pilfer | |
| 10. | [ noun ] an indication of damage | |
| Synonyms: | scar mark scrape | |
| Related terms: | blemish scrape scar | |
| Similar spelling: |
scratchy scratcher scratched scratchpad scratching scratch_up Schroth Schartz Socratic Scartella Scardina |
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