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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.