Definition of scratch

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Scratch (n.) A line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch..

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Bescratch :: Bescratch (v. t.) To tear with the nails; to cover with scratches.
Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch..
Scratcher :: Scratcher (n.) One who, or that which, scratches; specifically (Zool.), any rasorial bird..
Scratch :: Scratch (n.) A break in the surface of a thing made by scratching, or by rubbing with anything pointed or rough; a slight wound, mark, furrow, or incision..
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.
Scratching :: Scratching (adv.) With the action of scratching.
Scratching :: Scratching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scratc.
Scratchwork :: Scratchwork (n.) See Scratch coat.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow..
Scratchbrush :: Scratchbrush (n.) A stiff wire brush for cleaning iron castings and other metal.
Claw :: Claw (n.) To relieve from some uneasy sensation, as by scratching; to tickle; hence, to flatter; to court..
Scratchy :: Scratchy (a.) Characterized by scratches.
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..
Rase :: Rase (v. t.) To rub or scratch out; to erase.
Scratch :: Scratch (v. i.) To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches.
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..
Crache :: Crache (v.) To scratch.
Scratch :: Scratch (a.) Made, done, or happening by chance; arranged with little or no preparation; determined by circumstances; haphazard; as, a scratch team; a scratch crew for a boat race; a scratch shot in billiards..
Rase :: Rase (n.) A scratching out, or erasure..
Scratch :: Scratch (v. t.) To write or draw hastily or awkwardly.
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