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scratch
an indication of damage
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noun
an indication of damage
noun
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
“a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course”
noun
poor handwriting
noun
a harsh noise made by scraping
“the scrape of violin bows distracted her”
noun
dry mash for poultry
noun
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
noun
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
noun
informal terms for money
noun
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
noun
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
verb
cause friction
“my sweater scratches”
verb
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
verb
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
“engrave a pen”
verb
gather (money or other resources) together over time
“She had scraped together enough money for college”
verb
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
“Please strike this remark from the record”
verb
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
“Don't scratch your insect bites!”
verb
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
“Call off the engagement”
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a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course
the scrape of violin bows distracted her
my sweater scratches
engrave a pen
engraved the trophy cup with the winner's name
the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree
She had scraped together enough money for college
they scratched a meager living
Please strike this remark from the record
scratch that remark
Don't scratch your insect bites!
Call off the engagement
cancel the dinner party
we had to scrub our vacation plans
scratch that meeting — the chair is ill
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