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scratched

/skɹæt͡ʃt/

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verb

To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

Examples :

"Could you please scratch my back?"

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To rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching.

Examples :

"The mosquito bite itched so much that I scratched my arm until it turned red. "

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To mark a surface with a sharp object, thereby leaving a scratch (noun).

Examples :

"A real diamond can easily scratch a pane of glass."

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To cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page.

Examples :

"The teacher scratched out the incorrect answer on the student's worksheet. "

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To produce a distinctive sound on a turntable by moving a vinyl record back and forth while manipulating the crossfader (see also scratching).

Examples :

"The DJ scratched the record, creating a cool, rhythmic effect in the song. "

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To commit a foul in pool, as where the cue ball is put into a pocket or jumps off the table.

Examples :

"Embarrassingly, he scratched on the break, popping the cue completely off the table."

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To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.

Examples :

"Even though his team played poorly, Mark accidentally kicked the ball off the defender's leg and scratched a goal in the final seconds. "

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To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.

Examples :

"He scratched a quick note on the paper before rushing out the door. "

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To dig or excavate with the claws.

Examples :

"Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."

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To dig or scrape (a person's skin) with claws or fingernails in self-defense or with the intention to injure.

Examples :

"The cat scratched the little girl."

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adjective

Produced by scratching.

Examples :

"The old record player played a scratched song. "

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