Scratch
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British pronunciation/skɹˈæt‍ʃ/
American pronunciation/ˈskɹætʃ/

Definition & Bedeutung von "scratch"

to scratch
01

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Transitive: to scratch a surface
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The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
She accidentally scratched her phone screen with her keys.
02

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
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She had to scratch her mosquito bites to soothe the irritation.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
Unable to resist the itch, he began to scratch his arm where the insect had bitten.
03

to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project

Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan
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Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
The city council scratched the proposal for a new park in favor of allocating funds to improve existing facilities.
04

to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise

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The chair legs scratched against the tiled floor as she moved it across the kitchen.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
She cringed as her nails scratched against the chalkboard while writing.
05

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
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She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
She scratched her name into the wet cement sidewalk before it dried.
06

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

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After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
He scratched for years in the music industry before finally finding success with his band.
07

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

Transitive: to scratch a word or text
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She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
The teacher scratched the mistake from the whiteboard and corrected it.
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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
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She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
I scratched my leg on the rough pavement while jogging.
Scratch
01

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

scratch definition and meaning

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.

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

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He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
She was saving up her scratch to buy a new laptop.
03

an indication of damage

04

poor handwriting

05

a harsh noise made by scraping

06

Schrot, Körnerfutter

dry mash for poultry
07

Startlinie, Startmarkierung

a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08

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.

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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.
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Kratz, Ritz

a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
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of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating

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He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
She attended a clinic hosted by a scratch golfer to learn advanced techniques.
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