verbπShareTo cut or score; to wound superficially."The angry cat scotched my hand with its claws when I tried to pick it up. "actionbodymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo prevent (something) from being successful."The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach."outcomeachievementactionplanbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo debunk or discredit an idea or rumor."The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation."communicationmediastatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo block a wheel or other round object."The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels."vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument."The stonemason carefully scotched the granite block to create a rough, textured surface. "architecturebuildingmaterialworktechnicalChat 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"materialtechnicalindustryprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe or cover up."She scotched the old armchair with a colorful quilt to give it a fresh look. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.sexinhumanlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
