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to scratch
01
skrapa, riva
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.
Den vassa stenen skrapade oavsiktligt ytan på bilens lack.
The puppy scratched the floor trying to bury its bone.
Valpen rev golvet i försöket att begrava sitt ben.
02
klia, skrapa
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.
Hon var tvungen att klia sina myggbett för att lindra irritationen.
The cat sat contentedly, allowing the owner to scratch its chin.
Katten satt nöjt och lät ägaren klia hakan.
03
skrota, avblåsa
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.
På grund av budgetbegränsningar beslutade de att avblåsa planerna för den nya kontorsbyggnaden.
The committee scratched the idea of hosting the conference this year and decided to revisit it in the future.
Kommittén skrotade idén om att hålla konferensen i år och beslutade att återbesöka den i framtiden.
04
skrapa, risa
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.
Stolens ben skrapade mot det kaklade golvet när hon flyttade den över köket.
He winced as the fork scratched along the surface of the ceramic plate.
Han ryckte till när gaffeln skrapade längs ytan av den keramiska tallriken.
05
skrapa, rippa
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.
Hon skrapade sina initialer i den träbänken med en fickkniv.
He scratched a message onto the stone wall using a piece of flint.
Han skrapade ett meddelande på stenväggen med en flintbit.
06
skrapa, slita
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.
Efter att ha förlorat sitt jobb, var han tvungen att skrapa för att försörja sin familj, ta på sig så mycket jobb han kunde hitta.
Despite the challenges, she scratched to provide for her children, taking on multiple part-time jobs.
Trots utmaningarna skrapade hon för att försörja sina barn och tog på sig flera deltidsjobb.
07
stryka, radera
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.
Hon strök det felaktiga svaret och fyllde i det korrekta på provpapperet.
The editor scratched the redundant paragraphs from the manuscript to improve clarity.
Redaktören strök de överflödiga styckena från manuskriptet för att förbättra tydligheten.
08
skrapa, klia
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.
Hon skrapade sin fotled medan hon klättrade över stängslet.
The cat scratched me when I tried to pet it.
Katten kliade mig när jag försökte klappa den.
Scratch
01
skrapa, rep
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
kosing, kassa
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.
Han var överlycklig att få lite extra kosing från sitt frilansarbete.
They had to come up with a significant amount of scratch to cover the unexpected expenses.
De var tvungna att skaffa fram en betydande summa kosing för att täcka de oväntade utgifterna.
03
rep, skada
an indication of damage
04
klottter, hörnhandstil
poor handwriting
05
skrap, skrapljud
a harsh noise made by scraping
06
foderblandning, fågelmat
dry mash for poultry
07
startlinje, snigel
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
08
strykning, avhopp
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
skrapa, rids
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
scratch
01
scratchgolfer, handikappfri
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.
Han strävade efter att bli en scratchgolfer genom flitig träning och övning.
She sought advice from a scratch player to improve her game.
Hon sökte råd från en scratchgolfer för att förbättra sitt spel.
