Definition of scratch

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Scratch (v. t.) To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like..

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Claw :: Claw (v. i.) To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw..
Scratched :: Scratched (imp. & p. p.) of Scratc.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game..
Scratchwork :: Scratchwork (n.) See Scratch coat.
Sgraffito :: Sgraffito (a.) Scratched; -- said of decorative painting of a certain style, in which a white overland surface is cut or scratched through, so as to form the design from a dark ground underneath..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To write or draw hastily or awkwardly.
Scrape :: Scrape (n.) The act of scraping; also, the effect of scraping, as a scratch, or a harsh sound; as, a noisy scrape on the floor; a scrape of a pen..
Rake :: Rake (v. t.) To pass a rake over; to scrape or scratch with a rake for the purpose of collecting and clearing off something, or for stirring up the soil; as, to rake a lawn; to rake a flower bed..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like..
Ripple :: Ripple (v. t.) Hence, to scratch or tear..
Scratch Coat :: Scratch coat () The first coat in plastering; -- called also scratchwork. See Pricking-up.
Mark :: Mark (v. t.) To leave a trace, scratch, scar, or other mark, upon, or any evidence of action; as, a pencil marks paper; his hobnails marked the floor..
Scratching :: Scratching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scratc.
Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A kind of wig covering only a portion of the head.
Mar :: Mar (n.) A mark or blemish made by bruising, scratching, or the like; a disfigurement..
Pricking-up :: Pricking-up (n.) The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat. In the United States called scratch coat.
Streak :: Streak (n.) The fine powder or mark yielded by a mineral when scratched or rubbed against a harder surface, the color of which is sometimes a distinguishing character..
Scrat :: Scrat (v. t.) To scratch.
Shab :: Shab (v. t.) To scratch; to rub.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow..
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