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scratches

/ˈskrætʃɪz/ /ˈskrætʃəz/

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noun

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

Examples :

"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."

mark appearance

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An act of scratching the skin to alleviate an itch or irritation.

Examples :

"The dog sat up and had a good scratch."

body sensation physiology action

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A starting line (originally and simply, a line scratched in the ground), as in boxing.

Examples :

"The boxers stood behind their scratches waiting for the bell to ring and the fight to begin. "

sport mark position

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A technical error of touching or surpassing the starting mark prior to the official start signal in the sporting events of long jump, discus, hammer throw, shot put, and similar. Originally the starting mark was a scratch on the ground but is now a board or precisely indicated mark.

Examples :

"The long jumper's first two attempts were ruled scratches because his foot went over the board before he jumped. "

sport technical event action

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The last riders to depart in a handicap race.

Examples :

"The "scratches" in the cycling race were the slower riders, given a head start to even the playing field. "

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noun

Examples :

""While the painting was mostly perfect, the scratches on the canvas were aberrations that detracted from its overall beauty." "

mark appearance

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A horse withdrawn from a race prior to the start.

Examples :

"There were two scratches in race 8, which reduced the field from 9 horses to 7."

sport animal race

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noun

Examples :

"He needed to earn some scratches to buy new shoes for school. "

economy finance

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A feed, usually a mixture of a few common grains, given to chickens.

Examples :

"Every morning, the farmer throws scratches to the chickens, and they eagerly peck at the grains. "

food animal agriculture

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(in the plural) Minute, but tender and troublesome, excoriations, covered with scabs, upon the heels of horses which have been used where it is very wet or muddy.

Examples :

"After weeks of working in the muddy fields, the draft horse developed scratches on his lower legs, causing the farmer to apply a soothing ointment to the tender scabs. "

medicine animal disease

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noun

Examples :

"The costume shop had a whole rack of scratches, perfect for a quick and cheap disguise. "

appearance wear

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A genre of Virgin Islander music, better known as fungi.

Examples :

"At the cultural festival, the band played vibrant scratches, filling the air with the infectious rhythms of the Virgin Islands. "

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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?"

animal action body sensation

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

Examples :

"The dog scratches behind his ear because it itches. "

body sensation medicine

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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 scratches out the incorrect answer on the student's worksheet. "

writing stationery mark language

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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 scratches the record, creating a cool, rhythmic sound. "

music technology entertainment sound

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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 :

"Our team hadn't scored all game, but in the last minute, we scratches a point when the ball accidentally bounced off the other team's foot and into our net. "

sport game achievement

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To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.

Examples :

"The doctor scratches a prescription on a pad and hands it to me. "

writing language action mark

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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."

body action human animal medicine physiology

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Synonym of pastern dermatitis

Examples :

"The horse developed scratches on its lower legs after standing in muddy pasture for several days. "

animal disease body