scratch

[skrætʃ]

Definition:
1. Rub with your nails.
2. Damage surface.
3. To make an irritating noise by rubbing something with something sharp.
4. Mark or cut.

Use 'scratch' in a sentence:

• 1. These scratch marks, which resemble fine brown hairs, are always located on the upper third of the flower.
• 2. Year after year, however, millions of people enjoy themselves outdoors and return home without a scratch.
• 3. An unexpected sharp vibration can cause the head to crash onto the surface of the disk, gouging it like a phonograph needle can scratch a record.
• 4. The Institute spends a lot of time scratching its head about how to boost American productivity.
• 5. The branches tore at my jacket and scratched my hands and face.
• 6. He escaped without a scratch.
• 7. Her hands were covered in scratches from the brambles.
• 8. Oh, it's not too bad, it's just a scratch.