Scratching (Noun)
Meaning
A harsh noise made by scraping; "the scrape of violin bows distracted her".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The scratching of the chalk on the blackboard made everyone cover their ears.
- The record was ruined by the scratching sound that filled the background.
- The scratching of the shovel against the concrete floor was loud and irritating.
- The musician winced at the scratching of the student's untutored violin bow.
- The old clock's scratching mechanism was the first thing she noticed when she entered the antique shop.