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scotches

/ˈskɒtʃɪz/ /ˈskɑtʃɪz/

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noun

(as a plural noun, the Scotch) The people of Scotland.

Examples :

"The Scotch are a hardy bunch."

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noun

Whisky distilled in Scotland, especially from malted barley.

Examples :

"Paul has drunk a lot of Scotch."

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Any variety of Scotch.

Examples :

"My favorite Scotches are Glenlivet and Laphroaig."

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noun

A glass of Scotch.

Examples :

"Gimme a Scotch."

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noun

A surface cut or abrasion.

Examples :

"The old wooden desk, though sturdy, was covered in scotches from years of student use. "

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A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.

Examples :

"The children carefully drew the scotches for their hopscotch game with chalk on the sidewalk. "

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noun

A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.

Examples :

"a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground"

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verb

To cut or score; to wound superficially.

Examples :

"The angry cat scotches my hand when I try to give it medicine, leaving a few shallow scratches. "

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To prevent (something) from being successful.

Examples :

"The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach."

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To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

Examples :

"The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation."

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To block a wheel or other round object.

Examples :

"The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels."

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verb

To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.

Examples :

"The stonemason scotches the granite blocks to give them a rough, textured surface before installation. "

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verb

To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.

Examples :

"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"

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verb

To clothe or cover up.

Examples :

"The old chair scotches its wobbly legs with layers of duct tape. "

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verb

(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.

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