Background for scratching

scratching

/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/

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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 cat was scratching the furniture, causing little tears in the upholstery. "

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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 was scratching out incorrect answers on my test with a red pen. "

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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 was scratching a record, creating a cool, rhythmic sound for the dance floor. "

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verb

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 was losing badly, but we ended up scratching out a win when the other team's star player got injured in the last minute. "

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To write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl.

Examples :

"The student was late for class, so he was just scratching notes as the teacher spoke. "

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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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noun

The act or sound of something being scratched.

Examples :

"We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in."

action sound sensation

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noun

A pork scratching.

Examples :

"He munched on a scratching while watching the football game. "

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noun

Record scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop.

Examples :

"The DJ's scratching added a unique, rhythmic texture to the hip hop song. "

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