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to scratch
01
krassen, schrapen
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.
De scherpe steen kraste per ongeluk het oppervlakte van de autolak.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
De puppy krabde de vloer terwijl hij probeerde zijn bot te begraven.
02
krabben, schrapen
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.
Ze moest haar muggenbulten krabben om de irritatie te verlichten.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
De kat zat tevreden, terwijl de eigenaar zijn kin krabde.
03
afblazen, schrappen
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.
Vanwege de budgetbeperkingen besloten ze de plannen voor het nieuwe kantoorgebouw af te blazen.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
Het comité heeft het idee om de conferentie dit jaar te organiseren afgebroken en besloten het in de toekomst opnieuw te bekijken.
04
krassen, schrapen
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.
De stoelpoten schraapten over de tegels terwijl ze het door de keuken verplaatste.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Hij kromp ineen toen de vork over het oppervlak van het keramieken bord krastte.
05
krassen, schrapen
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.
Ze kraste haar initialen in de houten bank met een zakmes.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Hij krabde een boodschap op de stenen muur met een stuk vuursteen.
06
schrapen, bijverdienen
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.
Na het verliezen van zijn baan, moest hij schrapen om zijn gezin te ondersteunen, door elk werk aan te nemen dat hij kon vinden.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
Ondanks de uitdagingen schrapte ze om voor haar kinderen te zorgen, terwijl ze verschillende parttime banen aannam.
07
doorstrepen, wegstrepen
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.
Ze streepte het verkeerde antwoord door en vulde het juiste in op het examenpapier.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
De redacteur strekte de overbodige alinea's uit het manuscript door deze weg te strepen om de helderheid te verbeteren.
08
krabben, schrapen
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.
Ze krabde haar enkel terwijl ze over het hek klom.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
De kat krabde me toen ik het probeerde te aaien.
Scratch
01
schaafwond, krab
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
poen, cash
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.
Hij was opgetogen om wat extra poen te verdienen met zijn freelance werk.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
Ze moesten met een aanzienlijk bedrag poen komen om de onverwachte uitgaven te dekken.
03
krab, schade
an indication of damage
04
kruimelchrift, slordig handschrift
poor handwriting
05
krass geluid, schrapgeluid
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
snede, broeder
dry mash for poultry
07
startlijn, scratchlijn
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
opgegeven deelnemer, afhaaker
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
krassen, schrammen
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
scratch, scratch-golfer
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.
Hij streefde ernaar om een scratch-golfer te worden door middel van ijverige oefening en training.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Ze zocht advies van een scratch-golfer om haar spel te verbeteren.
