nounπShareA surface cut or abrasion."The boy got a small scotch on his knee while playing soccer. "markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch."Before starting her hopscotch game, Lily carefully drew a scotch in the dirt with a stick. "gamemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping."a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground"technicalmachinevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cut or score; to wound superficially."The angry student used his key to scotch the paint of the principal's car. "actionbodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent (something) from being successful."The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach."outcomeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo debunk or discredit an idea or rumor."The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation."communicationmediastatementpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo block a wheel or other round object."The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels."vehiclemachineactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument."The stonemason carefully scotched the rough edges of the large stone before fitting it into the wall. "technicalbuildingarchitectureworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads."Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. http//www.google.com/patents?id=DXdGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP3&vq=scotched&dq=scotching"workindustryagriculturetechnicalprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe or cover up."To keep the children warm, she scotched their thin coats with thick scarves. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland."The Scotch are a hardy bunch."nationgrouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareWhisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley."Paul has drunk a lot of Scotch."drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny variety of Scotch."My favorite Scotches are Glenlivet and Laphroaig."drinknationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf or from Scotland; Scottish."My grandmother, a proud scotch woman, told me stories of growing up in Edinburgh. "nationcultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareScotch tape"My sister used scotch tape to quickly repair the ripped cover of her textbook. "materialstationeryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Australian rhyming slang) To rape."He was accused of scotchng the girl in the school playground. "lawsexsocietyinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading