plural of scratch
as in scrapes
a harsh grating sound
the scratch of metal on metal is not a good sound for a car to make
present tense third-person singular of scratch
1
as in bruises
to damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface
scratched his arm on a branch
2
as in rubs
to pass roughly and noisily over or against a surface
the branches of the willow tree scratch against the windowpane whenever the wind blows
3
as in scribbles
to write or draw hastily or carelessly
scratched a quick doodle in the margins
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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