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to scratch
01
scalfire
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.
La roccia affilata ha graffiato accidentalmente la superficie della verniciatura dell'auto.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
Il cucciolo graffiò il pavimento cercando di seppellire il suo osso.
02
graffiare
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.
Doveva grattarsi le punture di zanzara per alleviare l'irritazione.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
Il gatto si sedette contento, permettendo al proprietario di farsi grattare il mento.
03
annullare, abbandonare
to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project
Transitive: to scratch an idea or plan
Example
Due to budget constraints, they decided to scratch the plans for the new office building.
A causa delle restrizioni di bilancio, hanno deciso di abbandonare i piani per il nuovo edificio per uffici.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
Il comitato ha annullato l'idea di ospitare la conferenza quest'anno e ha deciso di rivederla in futuro.
04
graffiare, strisciare
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.
Le gambe della sedia graffiavano il pavimento piastrellato mentre lo spostava attraverso la cucina.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Sussultò mentre la forchetta graffiava lungo la superficie del piatto di ceramica.
05
graffiare, incidere
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
She scratched her initials into the wooden bench with a pocket knife.
Ha inciso le sue iniziali sul banco di legno con un coltellino.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Incise un messaggio sulla parete di pietra usando un pezzo di selce.
06
guadagnare, sbarcare il lunario
to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods
Intransitive
Example
After losing his job, he had to scratch to support his family, taking on any work he could find.
Dopo aver perso il lavoro, ha dovuto sbarcare il lunario per mantenere la sua famiglia, accettando qualsiasi lavoro riuscisse a trovare.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
Nonostante le difficoltà, ha sbarcato il lunario per provvedere ai suoi figli, assumendo più lavori part-time.
07
cancellare, strappare
to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it
Transitive: to scratch a word or text
Example
She scratched the wrong answer and filled in the correct one on the exam paper.
Ha cancellato la risposta sbagliata e ha riempito quella corretta sul foglio d'esame.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
L'editor ha cancellato i paragrafi ridondanti dal manoscritto per migliorare la chiarezza.
08
graffiare, grattare
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
Example
She scratched her ankle while climbing over the fence.
Si è graffiata la caviglia mentre saltava oltre la recinzione.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
Il gatto mi ha graffiato quando ho cercato di accarezzarlo.
Scratch
01
graffio
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.
02
grana, dindi
an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts
Example
He was thrilled to get some extra scratch from his freelance work.
Era entusiasta di guadagnare un po' di grana dal suo lavoro da freelance.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
Dovevano trovare una cifra significativa di grana per coprire le spese impreviste.
03
graffio, scalfittura
an indication of damage
04
grafia illeggibile, scrittura brutte
poor handwriting
05
graffio, scricchiolio
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
mash secco, granaglie per pollame
dry mash for poultry
07
partenza, tracciato
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
ritirato, cancellato
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.
09
graffio, incisione
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
giocatore di golf a zero, golfista di livello standart
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
Example
He aspired to become a scratch golfer through diligent practice and training.
Aspirava a diventare un giocatore di golf a zero attraverso una pratica e un allenamento diligenti.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Ha chiesto consiglio a un giocatore di golf a zero per migliorare il suo gioco.
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