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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Scratching :: Scratching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scratc.
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..
Rase :: Rase (v. t.) To rub or scratch out; to erase.
Graze :: Graze (n.) A light touch; a slight scratch.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To cancel by drawing one or more lines through, as the name of a candidate upon a ballot, or of a horse in a list; hence, to erase; to efface; -- often with out..
Scratchy :: Scratchy (a.) Characterized by scratches.
Shab :: Shab (v. t.) To scratch; to rub.
Scrat :: Scrat (v. t.) To scratch.
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.
Yuck :: Yuck (v. t.) To scratch.
Clapperclaw :: Clapperclaw (v. t.) To fight and scratch.
Fluke :: Fluke (n.) An accidental and favorable stroke at billiards (called a scratch in the United States); hence, any accidental or unexpected advantage; as, he won by a fluke..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To write or draw hastily or awkwardly.
Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A shot which scores by chance and not as intended by the player; a fluke.
Scratchwork :: Scratchwork (n.) See Scratch coat.
Claw :: Claw (n.) To pull, tear, or scratch with, or as with, claws or nails..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game..
Scratch Coat :: Scratch coat () The first coat in plastering; -- called also scratchwork. See Pricking-up.
Scarify :: Scarify (v. t.) To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the smaller vessels without opening a large vein..
Itch :: Itch (v. i.) To have an uneasy sensation in the skin, which inclines the person to scratch the part affected..
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