verbπShareTo cut or score; to wound superficially."The angry cat was scotching the old armchair with its claws, leaving shallow scratches on the fabric. "actionbodymarkChat 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."vehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument."The stonemasons were scotching the granite blocks to create a rough, textured surface for the building's facade. "architecturematerialbuildingtechnicalworkChat 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"technicalindustrymaterialprocessworkmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo clothe or cover up."To keep the cold out, she scotched her garden hose with a thick layer of plastic sheeting. "appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.sexinhumanactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
