Scratch (Verb)
Meaning 1
Remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line; "Please strike this remark from the record"; "scratch that remark".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 2
Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; "engrave a pen"; "engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name"; "the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree".
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Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 3
Gather (money or other resources) together over time; "She had scraped together enough money for college"; "they scratched a meager living".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled; "Call off the engagement"; "cancel the dinner party"; "we had to scrub our vacation plans"; "scratch that meeting--the chair is ill".
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 5
Cut the surface of; wear away the surface of.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 6
Scrape or rub as if to relieve itching; "Don't scratch your insect bites!".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- Stop scratching your arm, you're making it red and swollen.
- Don't scratch your insect bites, they might get infected.
- She can't help but scratch the annoying itch on her back.
- Try not to scratch the skin, it may leave scars.
- Avoid scratching your eyes, especially when you have conjunctivitis.