Scratch

/skɹˈæt‍ʃ/

/ˈskɹætʃ/

Definice a Význam "scratch"

to scratch

SLOVESO

škrábat, řezat

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Transitive: to scratch a surface

Example

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car 's paint.

She accidentally scratched her phone screen with her keys.

The cat scratched the upholstery of the sofa, leaving marks behind.

škrábat, dráždit

to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails

Transitive: to scratch the skin

Example

She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.

The hiker stopped to scratch his leg where a plant had brushed against his skin.

The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.

zrušit, opustit

to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project

Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan

Example

The entrepreneur scratched the idea of launching a new product line after conducting market research.

The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.

Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.

škrábat, drásat

to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise

Intransitive

Example

The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.

The rake scratched over the gravel driveway as he dragged it behind him.

She cringed as her nails scratched against the chalkboard while writing.

škrábat, rýpat

to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object

Transitive: to scratch a mark or indentation into sth | to scratch a mark or indentation onto sth

Example

The child scratched patterns into the sand at the beach with a stick.

She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.

He scratched a design onto the glass surface of the window using a diamond-tipped tool.

škrábat, vydělat si těžce

to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods

Intransitive

Example

He scratched for years in the music industry before finally finding success with his band.

She scratched, working long hours at the diner while pursuing her dream of becoming an actress.

Despite the odds, they scratched, refusing to give up on their entrepreneurial endeavors.

škrtnout, přeškrtnout

to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it

Transitive: to scratch a word or text

Example

The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.

The teacher scratched the mistake from the whiteboard and corrected it.

He scratched the appointment from his calendar after it was rescheduled.

škrábnout, škrábat

to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it

Transitive: to scratch a person or body part

Scratch

PODSTATNÉ JMÉNO

škrábanec, poškrábání

a small cut on the skin caused by something sharp, like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface

What is a "scratch"?

A scratch is a small, shallow cut or scrape on the skin, often caused by something sharp like a fingernail, thorn, or rough surface. Scratches usually result in minor bleeding and can cause a stinging sensation. They are generally not serious and heal quickly with basic care, such as cleaning the area with soap and water, and possibly applying a disinfectant and a bandage to keep it clean and protected while it heals.

prachy, kačky

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts

boodle

bread

cabbage

cash

dinero

Example

She was saving up her scratch to buy a new laptop.

The job offered a decent amount of scratch, which helped with her budget.

They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.

škrábnutí, zranění

an indication of damage

krabice, nečitelné písmo

poor handwriting

škrábání, škrábnutí

a harsh noise made by scraping

suchý krmivo pro drůbež, suchá směs pro drůbež

dry mash for poultry

startovní čára, značka startu

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

zdrc, soutěžící odstoupivší

a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it starts

Who is a "scratch"?

A scratch is a competitor who withdraws from a race or competition before it begins. This can happen for various reasons, such as injury, illness, or a change in circumstances that prevents them from participating. When someone scratches, they are no longer part of the event, and their spot is typically left empty or given to another competitor.

Example

Due to an injury, the runner was a scratch from the marathon.

Just before the event, the cyclist became a scratch due to illness.

The swimmer was listed as a scratch in the final heat.

škrábanec, poškrábání

a depression scratched or carved into a surface

scratch

PŘÍDAVNÉ JMÉNO

golfista bez hendikepu, golfista s nulovým hendikepem

of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating

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