verbπShareTo rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc."Could you please scratch my back?"animalbodyactionsensationmarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching."The mosquito bite itched so much that I scratched my arm until it turned red. "bodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun)."A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."markmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page."The teacher scratched out the incorrect answer on the student's worksheet. "writingcommunicationlanguagemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching)."The DJ scratched the record, creating a cool, rhythmic effect in the song. "musicentertainmentsoundtechnologyelectronicsmachinemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table."Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table."sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game."Even though his team played poorly, Mark accidentally kicked the ball off the defender's leg and scratched a goal in the final seconds. "sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl."He scratched a quick note on the paper before rushing out the door. "writinglanguagemarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig or excavate with the claws."Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure."The cat scratched the little girl."bodyactionphysiologyanatomyhumananimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareProduced by scratching."The old record player played a scratched song. "markappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading