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Definition 1:
To rub your skin with something sharp (such as your fingernails) especially in order to stop an itch + obj sometimes used figuratively no obj see also scratch someone’s back (below).
Examples:
Will you scratch my back for me?
Scratching the itch only makes it worse.
The dog scratched its ear.
Maybe it’s time to scratch the/that itch to travel I’ve had since I was a kid. [=maybe it’s time to satisfy the urge I’ve had to travel]
You shouldn’t scratch. It’ll just make your itch worse.
Definition 2:
To make a shallow and narrow cut in (your skin) with something sharp (such as fingernails, claws, etc.) + obj no obj .
Examples:
The cat scratched me.
Thorns scratched our legs as we climbed through the briars.
Careful, the cat will scratch.
Definition 3:
To rub a surface or object with something sharp or rough in a way that produces a harsh sound .
Examples:
The dog was scratching at the door.
Definition 4:
To make a line or mark in the surface of (something) by rubbing or cutting it with something rough or sharp .
Examples:
Be careful not to scratch the table.
Someone scratched the paint on my car.
Definition 5:
To make (something, such as a line or letters) in the surface of something by using a stick, a sharp tool, etc. .
Examples:
The little boy scratched lines in the dirt with a stick.
They scratched their initials in the old bridge.
Definition 6:
To write (something) in a quick and untidy way .
Examples:
She scratched a note to herself on a napkin.
Definition 7:
To decide not to do or continue with (something) .
Examples:
We had to scratch our picnic plans because of the weather.
We should go to the movies tonight. No, scratch [=forget] that. Let’s rent a DVD instead.
Definition 8:
To remove (someone) from the list of players who will be playing in a game .
Examples:
She was scratched from the starting lineup.
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