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to make small cuts or marks on a surface
to rub a person's or one's own skin to relieve an itching sensation, particularly with one's fingernails
to cancel or abandon an undertaking or project
to scrape over a hard surface and make a grating noise
to create a mark or indentation on a surface using a sharp or pointed object
to earn money through labor, often involving difficult or unconventional methods
to remove or eliminate something by erasing, or drawing a line through it
to make a small, shallow mark or injury on the skin by rubbing something sharp or rough against it
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.
an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual contexts
an indication of damage
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
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.
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
of a golfer who is capable of playing to the standard of the course rating
