verb🔗ShareCortar, rasparTo cut or score; to wound superficially."The angry cat scotched my hand with its claws when I tried to pick it up. "El gato enojado me raspó la mano con sus garras cuando intenté levantarlo.actionbodymarkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareImpidió, frustróTo prevent (something) from being successful."The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach."La lluvia frustró sus planes de ir a la playa.outcomeachievementactionplanbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesacreditar, desmentirTo debunk or discredit an idea or rumor."The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation."El primer ministro desacreditó los rumores sobre su dimisión.communicationmediastatementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBloquear, calzarTo block a wheel or other round object."The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels."Los trabajadores detuvieron la plataforma en una pendiente y calzaron las ruedas.vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLabradoTo dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument."The stonemason carefully scotched the granite block to create a rough, textured surface. "El cantero labró cuidadosamente el bloque de granito para crear una superficie rugosa y texturizada.architecturebuildingmaterialworktechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBatir el hiloTo beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads."Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. http//www.google.com/patents?id=DXdGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP3&vq=scotched&dq=scotching"El hilo se bate inmediatamente después de que se ha secado y mientras aún está caliente.materialtechnicalindustryprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCubrir, taparTo clothe or cover up."She scotched the old armchair with a colorful quilt to give it a fresh look. "Cubrió el viejo sillón con un edredón colorido para darle un aspecto renovado.appearancewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareViolar(Australian rhyming slang) To rape.sexinhumanlawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
