Definition of scratch

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Scratch (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game..

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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..
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..
Scratchback :: Scratchback (n.) A toy which imitates the sound of tearing cloth, -- used by drawing it across the back of unsuspecting persons..
Scrabble :: Scrabble (v. t.) To scrape, paw, or scratch with the hands; to proceed by clawing with the hands and feet; to scramble; as, to scrabble up a cliff or a tree..
Erasure :: Erasure (n.) The act of erasing; a scratching out; obliteration.
Shab :: Shab (v. t.) To scratch; to rub.
Scratchy :: Scratchy (a.) Characterized by scratches.
Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A kind of wig covering only a portion of the head.
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..
Aciculated :: Aciculated (a.) Marked with fine irregular streaks as if scratched by a needle.
Scratcher :: Scratcher (n.) One who, or that which, scratches; specifically (Zool.), any rasorial bird..
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..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow..
Torase :: Torase (v. t.) To scratch to pieces.
Mark :: Mark (n.) A trace, dot, line, imprint, or discoloration, although not regarded as a token or sign; a scratch, scar, stain, etc.; as, this pencil makes a fine mark..
Claw :: Claw (n.) To pull, tear, or scratch with, or as with, claws or nails..
Bescratch :: Bescratch (v. t.) To tear with the nails; to cover with scratches.
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.
Ripple :: Ripple (v. t.) Hence, to scratch or tear..
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