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scratch
verb (scratches , scratched , scratching )
1 to draw a sharp or pointed object across (a surface), causing damage or making marks.
2 to make (a mark) by such action.
3 tr & intr to rub (the skin) with the fingernails, especially to relieve itching.
4 to dig or scrape with the claws.
5 (usu scratch something out or off) to erase or cancel it.
6 intr to make a grating noise.
7 intr to withdraw from a contest, competition, etc.
noun (scratches )
1 an act of scratching.
2 a mark made by scratching.
3 a scratching sound.
4 a superficial wound or minor injury.
adjective
1 casually or hastily got together; improvised a scratch meal .
2 said of a competitor: having no handicap.
[15c: in the form cracche to scratch]
scratcher noun .
come up to scratch colloq to meet the required or expected standard.
from scratch from the beginning; without the benefit of any preparation or previous experience.
scratch the surface see under surface.
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours colloq if you do me a favour I'll do you one in return.
verb (scratches , scratched , scratching )
1 to draw a sharp or pointed object across (a surface), causing damage or making marks.
2 to make (a mark) by such action.
3 tr & intr to rub (the skin) with the fingernails, especially to relieve itching.
4 to dig or scrape with the claws.
5 (usu scratch something out or off) to erase or cancel it.
6 intr to make a grating noise.
7 intr to withdraw from a contest, competition, etc.
noun (scratches )
1 an act of scratching.
2 a mark made by scratching.
3 a scratching sound.
4 a superficial wound or minor injury.
adjective
1 casually or hastily got together; improvised a scratch meal .
2 said of a competitor: having no handicap.
[15c: in the form cracche to scratch]
scratcher noun .
come up to scratch colloq to meet the required or expected standard.
from scratch from the beginning; without the benefit of any preparation or previous experience.
scratch the surface see under surface.
you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours colloq if you do me a favour I'll do you one in return.
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