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?"animalactionsensationbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo rub the skin with rough material causing a sensation of irritation; to cause itching."The cat was scratching the furniture, causing little tears in the upholstery. "sensationbodymedicinephysiologyChat 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."markactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cross out, strike out, strike through some text on a page."The teacher was scratching out incorrect answers on my test with a red pen. "writingcommunicationlanguagemarkwordstationeryChat 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 was scratching a record, creating a cool, rhythmic sound for the dance floor. "musicentertainmentsoundtechnologymediaChat 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."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. "sportgameactionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo write or draw hastily or awkwardly; scrawl."The student was late for class, so he was just scratching notes as the teacher spoke. "writinglanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dig or excavate with the claws."Some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow."animalactionnatureChat 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."bodyactionhumananimalmedicinephysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act or sound of something being scratched."We heard further scratchings at the door as the dog whined to be let in."actionsoundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pork scratching."He munched on a scratching while watching the football game. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRecord scratching, a technique of starting and stopping a vinyl record from playing to produce music in hip hop."The DJ's scratching added a unique, rhythmic texture to the hip hop song. "musicentertainmentsoundtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
