scratch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of scratchnext
1
as in scrape
a harsh grating sound the scratch of metal on metal is not a good sound for a car to make

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2
as in cash
slang something (as pieces of stamped metal or printed paper) customarily and legally used as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment she treated her buddies to a drink whenever she had the scratch for it

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scratch

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verb

ˈskrach How to pronounce scratch (audio)
1
as in to scrape
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface scratched his arm on a branch

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2
as in to rub
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface the branches of the willow tree scratch against the windowpane whenever the wind blows

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3
as in to scribble
to write or draw hastily or carelessly scratched a quick doodle in the margins

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Recent Examples of scratch
Noun
Natural Stone Surfaces Another surface that’s susceptible to scratches and etching is natural stone. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 The box is made of pry-proof, scratch-resistant steel and has a foam-padded interior to keep everything in place inside. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2026
Verb
Fine particles trapped in microfiber can scratch surfaces like glass and crystal. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 July 2026 If you have been bitten or scratched by any stray animals or an animal suspected to have rabies, seek medial care immediately and let your provider know about the possible exposure. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for scratch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scratch
  1. scrape
  2. cash
  3. rub
  4. scribble
  5. creak
  6. money
  7. write
  8. coin
Noun
  • Necrotizing fasciitis can be contracted when bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish waters enters the body through open cuts, scrapes, burns or other puncture wounds, or by eating raw or undercooked shellfish.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • The agency also recommends those at higher risk for infection wear water shoes or clothes in coastal water to prevent cuts and scrapes.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
Definition of scrape
Noun
  • Police located a third gun and an undisclosed amount of cash inside of a bag in a closet, BPD said.
    — Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 20 July 2026
  • Conforti, an energy consultant making her third run for Congress, had less than $23,000 in campaign cash as of June 30.
    — Russell Lissau, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of cash
Verb
  • Edward rubs his lamb with turmeric, Aleppo chile powder, salt and pepper.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • That certainly rubbed some players the wrong way, including McIlroy.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of rub
Verb
  • With so much data to take in, penalty ‘cheat sheets’ have started to appear on goalkeeper’s bottles and scribbled on pieces of paper.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • One $10,000 loan, memorialized in a note scribbled in Vietnamese, called for $100 a day in interest.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of scribble
Noun
  • The durable metal is also rust-resistant, and reviews say that despite its metal frame, creaks and squeaks are minimal.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
  • Prairie grasses and bonnet strings whip in the wind as the creak of wagon wheels carries across the rippling grassland.
    — Alicia Underlee Nelson, Midwest Living, 22 June 2026
Definition of creak
Noun
  • Villa’s desire to address this position has grown in prominence over the summer, with Jadon Sancho’s loan ending, Evann Guessand and Leon Bailey available to leave and Villa having the money to spend from Rogers’ sale.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Georgia voters should look twice before donating money to candidates this election season.
    — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of money
Verb
  • But as written previously, Jeffers is a potential free agent who could bring back bullpen help, and the Twins could replace him with Victor Caratini and Alex Jackson.
    — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • He is repped by WME and Liebman Entertainment Baker is writing and executive producing, with both Kidman and Fanning executive producing in addition to starring.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of write
Noun
  • The Thames holds innumerable coins, dress pins, and nails from the pre-industrial era.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
  • Heritage pointed to an ever-broadening universe of collectors entering through everything from Pokémon cards and vintage video games to sports memorabilia and coins.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of coin

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