scratching
1. [ adjective ] (of a pain) as if caused by scraping with nails or claws
Related terms: sharp
2. [ noun ] a harsh noise made by scraping
Synonyms: scrape scraping scratch
Examples:

"the scrape of violin bows distracted her"

Related terms: noise
Similar spelling:   scratch
  scratchiness
  scratch_along
  scratchy
  scratcher
  scratched
  scratchpad
  scratch_up
  Schroth
  scratch_pad
  scratch_out
  scratch_awl
  scratch_test
  scratch_race
  scratch_sheet
  scratch_paper
  Schrodinger