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scotching

/ˈskɒtʃɪŋ/ /ˈskɑːtʃɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To cut or score; to wound superficially.

Examples :

"The angry cat was scotching the old armchair with its claws, leaving shallow scratches on the fabric. "
action body mark

Related Words

Illustration minister

minister noun

/ˈmɪnɪstə/ /ˈmɪnɨstɚ/

A person who is trained to preach, to perform religious ceremonies, and to afford pastoral care at a Protestant church.

"The minister said a prayer on behalf of the entire congregation."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration immediately

immediately adverb

/əˈmiːdi.ətli/

In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

"I hope we can begin immediately."

Illustration scratches

scratches noun

/ˈskrætʃɪz/ /ˈskrætʃəz/

A disruption, mark or shallow cut on a surface made by scratching.

"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."

Illustration armchair

armchair noun

/ˈɑː(ɹ)mtʃɛə(ɹ)/ /ˈɑɹmtʃɛɚ/

A chair with supports for the arms or elbows.

"My grandfather always sits in his favorite armchair to read the newspaper. "

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration discredit

discredit noun

/dɪˈskrɛdɪt/ /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

Discrediting or disbelieving.

"The politician's past actions cast a shadow of discredit on his current campaign. "

Illustration superficially

superficially adverb

/ˌsupərˈfɪʃəli/ /ˌsjuːpərˈfɪʃəli/

In a superficial manner; shallowly

"She only glanced superficially at the instructions, so she didn't understand the problem fully. "

Illustration successful

successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

Illustration resignation

resignation noun

/ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/

The act of resigning.

"Her resignation from the company was announced yesterday. "

Illustration scotched

scotched verb

/skɒtʃt/ /skoʊtʃt/

To cut or score; to wound superficially.

"The angry cat scotched my hand with its claws when I tried to pick it up. "

Illustration stonemasons

stonemasons noun

/ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsənz/ /ˈstoʊnˌmeɪsns/

One who works in stone

"The stonemasons carefully shaped the large stones for the new school building's foundation. "